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Temporary Audit Manager – Volcker Rule Compliance
Global Bank – Internal Audit & Supervisory Design
Location: Preferred on-site in New York, NY or Charlotte, NC (3–4 days/week)
Remote considered for highly qualified candidates
About the Role
RSM is seeking a Temporary Audit Manager to support the Internal Audit function (3rd Line of Defense) of a global banking client, with a focus on Volcker Rule compliance and the design of control frameworks.
This role combines internal audit, risk, and supervisory design work, engaging directly with trading desks, brokers, and capital markets supervisory teams. The successful candidate will help build and strengthen governance frameworks and controls from the ground up, working across all Three Lines of Defense (3LOD).
We are seeking professionals with strong knowledge of capital markets, experience in designing and testing controls, and the ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders on the trading floor and in oversight functions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead or support Volcker Rule reviews, from planning and fieldwork through reporting.
Collaborate with business (1LOD), risk/compliance (2LOD), and audit (3LOD) to design and enhance supervisory control frameworks.
Engage with trading desks, brokers, and supervisory staff to evaluate daily activities, oversight processes, and governance.
Assess both the design and effectiveness of controls, and assist in building or refining them where needed.
Test trade surveillance systems and oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Deliver clear, actionable recommendations on governance and control improvements.
Provide subject matter expertise on Volcker Rule requirements, supervisory governance, and implementation.
Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of experience in internal audit, risk & controls, compliance, or supervisory roles within capital markets or trading environments.
Strong understanding of the Three Lines of Defense model, with the ability to work collaboratively across all lines.
Demonstrated expertise in designing and evaluating controls, particularly in trading-floor and supervisory contexts.
In-depth knowledge of the Volcker Rule and its impact on trading desks and governance structures.
Prior experience at a large, global banking institution, with exposure to front-office and supervisory functions.
Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills; able to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable solutions.
Preferred Backgrounds
Internal auditors with experience designing or enhancing capital markets supervisory control frameworks.
Compliance, risk, or supervisory professionals with trading-floor experience who have transitioned into audit roles.
Former regulators or consultants with expertise in trading-related controls and compliance.
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.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. 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.
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.
At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary 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: $56 - $84 per hour
