Risk Consultant

Our Client is seeking a Risk Consulting Senior Associate! Risk Consulting Senior Associate – Lender Due Diligence Locations: New York, NY; Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Employment Type: 6 month W2 Contract (with potential for extension) About the Job A Financial Services Risk Consulting team is seeking a Senior Associate to support risk, compliance, and internal audit engagements. This role primarily focuses on lender due diligence activities, along with broader financial services risk and controls projects. The position provides exposure to a range of financial institutions, including banking, capital markets, lending, and asset management organizations. Responsibilities • Perform lender due diligence procedures to support transaction assessments and client decision-making • Execute risk assessments, control testing, and process documentation • Support internal audit, risk, and compliance engagements for financial services clients • Develop and review work programs, test plans, narratives, and reports • Conduct management interviews and synthesize key findings and risks • Review team member work for accuracy, completeness, and quality • Manage project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and status reporting • Collaborate with clients and engagement teams to deliver high-quality outcomes Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field • 2+ years of experience in audit, internal audit, controls testing, or lender due diligence • Experience within financial services (e.g., banking, lending, capital markets, asset management) • Hands-on experience with lender due diligence engagements • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline • Professional certification (CPA, CIA, or equivalent), or progress toward certification • Experience with data analytics or visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, Power BI) • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Additional Information • Temporary assignment with potential for extension • Ability to travel as needed for client engagements