Director - Risk Technology (Global Banks)

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RSM Risk Consulting is currently seeking a highly skilled Practice Director – Technology and Transformation who will be responsible for providing thought leadership and delivering technology solutions for our clients within the banking industry. 

We help financial services clients transition to an analytical, data-based organization for better risk management by delivering integrated technology solutions.  From strategy to design and implementation, our industry and technical experts provide relevant ideas and insights and innovative solutions tailored to global banking needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide thought leadership, recommend and implement technology solutions for our clients, from automation to AI/ML
• Manage multiple engagements and lead teams that provide advisory services directly with our clients, helping them solve complex business and technology challenges
• Build and develop new connections as well as leverage your existing network and personal brand in the marketplace to drive growth for the firm
• Participate in relevant industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships
• Recommend and Implement improvements, design and build new processes and tools, and transform, modernize and improve our clients’ operations
• Draw upon your demonstrated technical, industry and risk advisory knowledge to become a trusted advisor to our clients within the financial services sector; incorporate consideration for emerging risks, trends and concepts into client service
• Facilitate human-centered design approach, including interviews and workshops.  Define vision, create customer personas / user journeys and identify pain points and opportunities for improvement
• Recruit, develop, and inspire future leaders of the firm through mentorship that focuses on understanding the potential and aspirations of the workforce and aligning opportunities accordingly

Skills/Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience leading large-scale programs and/or transformations for financial services companies
• An undergraduate or master’s degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study
• Experience within a consulting firm focused on technology consulting, process improvement, and modernization
• Strong Technology acumen with a mix of large-scale software development (cloud-based preferably) and Integration experience
• Experience with user-centered design.  Ability to lead Discovery and quickly identify, understand, and develop solutions to business problems
• Proven experience leading Agile delivery teams and ensuring best practices are followed
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas and translate complex technology issues to a business audience.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary
• Ability to develop proposals and business cases.  Recent successful experience in cultivating new business and related market-facing activities
• Ability to work independently and remotely, with willingness to travel for client engagements as needed
• Applicable certification
• Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Access, and Project

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

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