Specialist Manager, Risk and Compliance Services (Conflicts CoE)

About the role

This position involves leading engagement consultations and conflict checks, analyzing client services against independence requirements, advising senior leadership, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for completeness and assess potential conflicts of interest
• Navigate and evaluate independence risks in client structures, affiliate relationships, and emerging technologies
• Advising Partners, Principals, Managing Directors, Senior Managers, and client service leadership on independence matters
• Perform research, draft conclusions, strategize next steps, and communicate with senior team members
• Interpret and apply AICPA, SEC, PCAOB, and Deloitte independence rules and policies
• Partner with Lead Client Service Partners, Independence Directors, global Conflicts teams, and professionals across Deloitte businesses and member firms
• Review work product and provide feedback; support performance management, training, and team development; contribute to operational improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, compliance, law, or another related field
• 5+ years of experience in professional services, compliance, risk management, accounting, finance, legal, or audit environments

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, and other standard office productivity tools
• Experience using artificial intelligence-enabled tools or emerging technology solutions to support research, analysis, documentation, or communication

Benefits

Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas, and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients' most complex challenges.

Pay

Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and benefits.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs and personal commitments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, compliance, law, or another related field
• 5+ years of experience in professional services, compliance, risk management, accounting, finance, legal, or audit environments

Experience

• Experience in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, internal controls, and interpretation of rules, regulations, and standards
• Proven application of independence requirements for professional auditing firms
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience in public accounting
• Strong understanding of Deloitte businesses, service offerings, or service delivery models
• Experience in conflicts, independence, or a closely related risk-management function within a professional services or auditing environment

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, compliance, law, or another related field

Additional Information

• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or advanced degree in finance, accounting, business, or law preferred