Investment Specialist

About the role

Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC (RRC) is an affiliate of RSM, a leading professional services firm offering exceptional regulatory services in various areas including financial examinations, market conduct examinations, insolvency and receiverships, actuarial services and valuations, investment analysis, reinsurance expertise, market analysis and compliance, and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with regulators to review and provide analysis for companies' investment strategies, products, portfolios, investment plans, and agreements.
• Review entities' investment policies, guidelines, procedures and controls regarding investment accounts, performance of procedures to verify or establish existence, ownership, and valuation of investment accounts. Ability to compare and contrast investment activities with industry benchmarks.
• Review companies' investment risk management process.
• Review and assess companies' derivative investment portfolio and hedging program.
• Review and evaluate companies' investment-related agreements.
• Support investment team in other aspects of a risk-focused financial exam, including developing interview questions and leading/assisting in leading investments interviews of senior and executive management at companies; assessing governance functions over investment areas.
• Execute testing of compliance with state laws, rules and regulations.
• Participate in client status meetings, prepare and review deliverables, and assist in identifying issues which will be communicated to the client.
• Review valuation and assess impairment of investments including asset backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized debt obligations, among others.
• Work with other specialists, such as actuaries and reinsurance specialists, as well as financial examiners, on investment issues impacting their work.
• Communicate complex investment topics to clients and other stakeholders.
• Document work in accordance with defined regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 10+ years of relevant experience in investment management or investment risk management in insurance, banking, or asset management industries
• MBA, CPA and/or other professional certification(s) preferred; including Certified Investment Specialist (CIS), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Insurance Industry portfolio management
• Experience with reviewing/assessing/documenting investment-related internal controls and governance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite of products and business productivity tools, including experience in using software for producing presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and project planning
• Demonstrated time management and project management skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel, including executives and senior managers
• Advanced analytical skills, including statistical sampling, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail with regards to spelling, grammar, mathematical accuracy (e.g., Excel formulas), and readability in all deliverables
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and assignments simultaneously
• Dynamic/flexible demeanor with outstanding interpersonal skills and a âcan doâ, team-first attitude to provide exceptional client service to RRC's clients
• Forward-thinking leader with a collaborative focus who can consult effectively with key constituents and become recognized as a valued resource
• Self-motivated and a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Prior supervisory experience and the ability to guide/support team members with an emphasis on team building and team development
• Flexibility to travel occasionally
• Demonstration of ethical, integrity, and professional standards as outlined by the Firm

Benefits

RSM offers 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.

Pay

The compensation range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Compensation Range: $134,000 - $269,000

Schedule

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.

Contact Information

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.