Lead Independence Analyst, Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN)

Lead Independence Analyst, Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN)

21 Dec 2024
Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg, 17050 Mechanicsburg USA

Lead Independence Analyst, Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN)

Do you have a focus on compliance with regulations and policies? Are you passionate about quality-assurance and risk-management in a professional services environment? Then our Independence compliance group may be the right fit for you!As part of ICN Business Relationships team, you will be an enabler of Deloitte's growth by reviewing proposed business relationships such as alliances, teaming arrangements, and sponsorships for independence threats that Deloitte faces in the marketplace.Recruiting for this role ends on January 31st, 2025.Work you'll doAs a Business Relationships Lead Analyst supporting the Deloitte Independence Conflicts Network (ICN) you'll be responsible for:

Using your analytical, research, and investigative skills to critically review business relationship submissions in the Third Party Risk Management Gateway, the system used to clear potential business relationships within specified time frames

Performing follow ups with third parties and internal teams for additional information

Documenting, reviewing, and performing complex analyses and conclusions regarding potential business relationships

Consulting with the ICN leaders, professionals, and various Risk & Brand Protection compliance groups (Anti-Corruption, Cyber Security, CoRe Procurement, etc.) along with the Audit, Consulting, Advisory, and the other Deloitte entities regarding potential business relationship reviews

Creating and presenting training sessions to internal groups related to use of our third-party risk management system

Answering questions related to how to use/navigate through the business relationship clearance process and tools

Communicating business relationship clearance status updates

Monitoring, fostering, and instituting data quality in the process and tools

Identifying potential enhancements to the existing business relationship clearance process and tools

Working with technology development on these enhancements and performing user acceptance testing

Taking a lead role in completing independence processes and assigned projects

Performing secondary reviews of certain business relationship records and providing feedback/coaching

Mentoring and training members of the Business Relationships team

The successful candidate will possess:

Strong technology skills

Strong written and oral communication skills and outstanding attention to detail

Ability to analyze facts and relationships

Ability to perform process flow management

Ability to learn, understand, and apply Deloitte's independence policies and guidance related to business relationships

A demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and prioritize amidst multiple projects

The team

Our reputation starts with you-this belief is core to R&BP Office, which brings together six essential core pillars that shape our culture-we collectively work with our businesses to inspire new standards of integrity, trust, and performance to make an impact that matters and to better serve our clients, our communities and our people.Together, we protect, preserve, and enhance our reputation and distinguish Deloitte as the undisputed leader in professional services, strengthening our brand, and making Deloitte the first choice for our clients. Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN) - one of R&BP's six pillarsIndependence & Conflicts Network (ICN) - one of R&BP's six pillarsIndependence is integrity, professional skepticism, intellectual honesty, and objectivity - freedom from conflicts of interest. The people of Deloitte must remain unbiased and free from conflicts of interest with our audit clients, in fact and appearance.Deloitte's independence requirements are defined by specific sets of policies and regulatory rules and standards to help us remain independent when providing professional services and creating business relationships.Business Relationships Team - a critical component of ICNBusiness relationships are essential to the growth strategy of Deloitte. The ICN Business Relationships team performs a critical consultative, quality-assurance, and risk-management function for the Deloitte US Firms, helping the businesses remain unbiased and independent when entering into business relationships with third parties.Qualifications Required:

A bachelor's degree

4+ years of work experience

Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Ability to travel up to 10%, as required, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Experience of professional services firm and understanding of independence requirements

Preferred:

Regulatory compliance experience (Audit, Big 4, or related)

Supervision, coaching, and team management

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.htmlThe wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $84,300-$155,400.You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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