Risk & Compliance SME - Associate Manager

About Sia

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Strategy & Management Consulting

Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.

A digital leader or growing disruptor, everyone must transform themselves to maintain their advantage. The Sia Technology Business Unit supports clients through digital, operations and organizational transformation adapted to their culture and working methods. We help clients strategize and scale leveraging deep expertise and solutions in compliance and risk management, strategic technology partnerships, data science, operations and business analysis and mergers and acquisitions.

Overview:

Join our dynamic consulting team to lead and support complex client projects, delivering high-impact solutions across compliance, operations, and technology. You will work both independently and collaboratively to manage deliverables, guide teams, and build strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage client delivery efforts on-site or remotely, defining project frameworks and producing complex deliverables
• Oversee team activities and timelines, prioritize tasks, and coordinate workflows across stakeholders
• Coach team members on methodologies and tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, MS Project)
• Present complex concepts and strategic decisions to clients, including senior leadership
• Conduct business analysis to address client challenges using both quantitative and qualitative data
• Support compliance initiatives by designing systems, developing data requirements, and analyzing performance trends
• Maintain documentation and knowledge repositories for project transparency and continuity
• Contribute to firmwide thought leadership, practice development, and knowledge sharing
• Write business proposals, identify new opportunities, and support business development efforts
• Collaborate with internal and client teams, leading effective meetings and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Management, Mathematics, or a related field from an accredited college/university (Masters or MBA preferred)
• 5 -7 years of recent client facing management consulting experience
• Experienced in delivery of a wide range of risk and compliance, maintains deep understanding of the industry and its challenges
• You possess strong client relationship development and client management skills
• Excellent communication (written and oral) accompanied by strong interpersonal skills
• Solid organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to know when to escalate and when not to
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Eagerness to be involved with internal initiatives and interest in guiding and leading.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting

Compensation & Benefits

We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits you’ll enjoy as part of Sia.

Competitive Compensation

• Annual base salary starting at $140,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual performance based discretionary bonus

Robust Health Coverage

• 3 Medical plans
• Dental and Vision
• Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

• 401K retirement plan
• 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health, Dependent Care, Commuter

Family Friendly Benefits

• 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
• Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan

Time Off to Recharge

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday

Extras that Make Life Easier

• College savings and student loan repayment assistance
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:
• Gym membership reimbursement
• LiveHealth Online virtual care
• Personalized support from a Well-being Coach
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost
• Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
• On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Office Workplace Guidelines

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At this time, Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.