As a Process Risk Senior Associate, you will play a key role in supporting our U.S.-based Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice. You will assist clients in identifying, assessing, and managing business and operational risks with a focus on operational audits, internal audit risk assessments, and enterprise risk management (ERM) projects, particularly within the healthcare, retail, and technology sectors.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a dedicated U.S. team, participating in client engagements, attending virtual client meetings, and serving as a direct extension of their team. You’ll gain valuable experience, mentorship, and growth opportunities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with U.S.-based teams to conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and ERM projects.
- Prepare internal audit planning and scoping documents.
- Gain a deep understanding of clients’ business objectives, operations, processes, systems, and internal controls.
- Plan, execute, and report on internal audit engagements, including co-sourced/outsourced internal audits, internal control assessments, and compliance testing.
- Review operational and administrative processes to evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and assess process effectiveness and efficiency.
- Support project managers in engagement management tasks including timelines, budgets, and reporting.
- Develop and execute internal audit work plans and control testing procedures.
- Analyze risk and control findings and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
- Deliver high-quality services aligned with engagement and client expectations.
- Prepare updated working documents and contribute to deliverables for management consideration.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of engagement success.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, Business Intelligence, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in internal audit or enterprise risk management (ERM), ideally within the healthcare, technology, or retail sectors.
- Familiarity with internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO 2013) and professional auditing standards (e.g., IIA IPPF)
- Experience with data analytics or tools such as Power BI
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint—ability to independently develop executive-level, visually compelling presentations
- Strong command of other Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word); experience with Microsoft Visio is a plus
- Exceptional communication, analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and engagements in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, Six Sigma) are a plus but not required
Preferred Experience (Not Required)
- Experience working with healthcare providers such as hospitals, academic medical centers, or health systems
- Exposure to revenue cycle functions including billing, coding, claims processing, and reimbursement, with a focus on financial performance improvement
- Hands-on experience using EPIC or other Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
- Familiarity with U.S. healthcare regulations and compliance areas such as the No Surprise Act, Price Transparency, and OIG guidelines
Preferred Certifications
- CIA, CPA, CISA, Six Sigma, or other relevant certifications (preferred but not required).
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