Supervisor, Risk Consulting (Insurance)

The Position

As a Supervisor in RSM’s growing Financial Services Risk Consulting Practice, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Contributions to Firm Culture

• Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
• Lead teams in identifying out of the box solutions to complex issues.  Encourage innovative thinking from seniors and associates
• Support RSM’s goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions

Client Experience

• Identify current and relevant insurance industry thought leadership and incorporate this into client service
• Leverage your understanding of the insurance industry and trends to effectively communicate leading risk management practices as your clients’ trusted advisor
• Independently implement and coach others on foundational industry policies, procedures, and work-programs
• Own process level client relationships and collaboration with external stakeholders
• Draft test plans or work programs for review by senior members of the team
• Create/review narratives or flowcharts for a process
• Identify and review all risks and controls for a process as needed
• Perform review of staff work for accuracy, completeness, and well-reasoned conclusions
• Manage budgets and provide accurate analysis of estimates to complete to engagement leader
• Master and accurately explain or apply the following: IIA Professional Standards, Internal Methodology, Insurance Industry specific guidelines/requirements (as applicable)
• Have the ability to support multiple client projects simultaneously, while actively contributing to other firm initiatives
• Participate in relevant insurance industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships

Talent Experience

• Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment
• Proactively seek out opportunities to learn from or teach team members, build a coaching/mentoring network and take advantage of training opportunities to continually expand skills and demonstrate leadership capability
• Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form. Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received.
• Provide assistance, guidance, mentoring and feedback to staff assigned to work with you
• Support recruiting efforts by understanding and promoting the RSM brand and developing the ability to accurately assess talent

Business Development

• Actively participate in relevant insurance industry associations and events
• Build an internal network and actively demonstrate familiarity with other services provided by the firm
• Contribute to new pursuits by teaming and developing proposals
• Identify new client opportunities or identify subject matter resources to introduce to existing client relationships

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in business, engineering, accounting or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in insurance, audit, internal audit or related internal control positions
• Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools
• Job relevant certification (e.g., ARM, CRM, CPA, CIA) preferred
• Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others in-person and remotely
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Established experience in the insurance industry (claims, product, underwriting, distribution, etc.)