WHAT YOU'LL DO

Assurance & Advisory (A&A) is part of BCG’s Global Risk Management function and is dedicated to identifying and managing significant risk exposures at BCG. A&A acts as BCG’s Internal Audit team, and the six core areas of focus for team include geographic risk reviews, functional / shared services reviews, advisory efforts, data & analytics, spot checks, and remediation. As the 3rd line of defense, the A&A team collaborates closely with other Global Risk teams (e.g., Compliance, Information Security, Data Privacy), other global functions, and local operations to ensure a cohesive approach to risk management.

This role is global in nature, applies to all BCG functions / Offices, and looks to provide management with an independent and objective assessment of business risk and internal controls. This role will also support the global functions and local Offices as they implement solutions to manage risk. Many efforts are focused on end-to-end internal operating processes.

The right candidate must be able to understand and assess risks across a wide variety of business areas, build relationships with diverse stakeholders, manage a complex network of individuals, influence change management across the organization, and prioritize issues and escalate appropriately.

YOU'RE GOOD AT

Job Responsibilities

Global Office Risk Review & Spot Check Program (50%)

Meet with Office Leadership and the Global Functions to oversee the planning, execution, and post-review efforts for a portfolio of Office risk reviews and BCG’s extension businesses

Lead and perform risk reviews and spot checks to assess the risk and controls environment of the Offices, and test the effectiveness of controls

Perform and review substantive tests of transactions

Prepare and review timely and comprehensive documentation of findings and recommendations, including local management comments

Maintain risk profiles for each Office and assess Offices for a review or spot check

Functional Risk Review Program (30%)

Perform targeted functional/operating risk reviews, which are focused on global or regional processes

Responsibilities will include conducting process walk-throughs, performing detailed testing, drafting detailed reporting/action plans, and following up on implementation efforts 

Shape, define, and support the scope and objectives of each review to ensure the highest risk areas are addressed and the key findings are communicated

Develop relationships with key functional leaders

Monitor trends and emerging issues for reporting to leadership (i.e., Audit and Risk Committee)

Act as a risk liaison with the global functions, providing support and education on important risk issues.  

Other Advisory & Special Projects (20%)

Work with the team to participate in other advisory efforts, special projects, and global initiatives (e.g., Lean, Data & Analytics)

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
An academic degree in a relevant discipline: accounting / auditing, compliance, risk management. Advanced degrees (or progress towards) are preferred. Preferred certifications include: CPA, CIA, CISA, CIMA, ACCA, IAA or similar Minimum of 5-8 years relevant experience in auditing / compliance / risk function within the tech, banking, professional services, or the consulting industry Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational, project management, and teaming skills. Demonstrate adaptability and a continuous learning mindset to thrive in a rapidly changing risk landscape Expertise in risk management frameworks, internal controls, and compliance standards Excel in a hybrid work environment (time spent working at home, your BCG home office, and traveling) Ability to travel to all BCG office locations worldwide Travel is required up to 25% of the time, with the need to be flexible if additional travel is required. Travel is typically for one week at a time (may include weekends) but must be adaptable for risk reviews of up to 2 weeks if required. Travel is planned well in advance but must be flexible to travel on limited notice.

Key Competencies:

Technical and functional expertise Problem-solving, analytical skills, and decision making Communication, interpersonal and teaming skills Work management, organization, and planning skills Customer and business focus Ability to work in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment
YOU'LL WORK WITH
Members of our risk team develop and implement strategies for identifying and managing significant risk exposures at BCG. Alongside BCG’s global risk-review program, those with risk management jobs help the firm’s functional groups clarify risk ownership, evaluate risk management approaches, perform functional reviews, and implement solutions.