Specialist Manager, Risk & Compliance (Business Relationships)

As part of ICN Business Relationships team, you will be an enabler of Deloitte's operations and growth by reviewing proposed business relationships such as alliances, teaming arrangements, and sponsorships for auditor independence in a regulated environment.

Recruiting for this role ends on 7/23/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Specialist Manager, Risk & Compliance on the ICN Business Relationships team, you will be responsible for:

• Leading a domestic and international team that processes business relationship reviews and consultations by answering questions and providing guidance and training
• Performing secondary reviews of business relationship submissions in the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Gateway and reinforcing data quality standards
• Advising Lead Client Service Partners, Professional Practice Directors, Regional Compliance Officers, DTT Independence Directors, and other partners, principals, and managing directors on business relationship consultations
• Identifying, implementing, and testing enhancements to business relationship clearance processes and tools, including the TPRM Gateway
• Leading independence processes, assigned projects, training sessions, and team strategy and operations coordination

A successful candidate would possess these skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Risk & Brand Protection (R&BP)

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.

Together, we protect, preserve, and enhance our reputation and distinguish Deloitte as the undisputed leader in professional services, strengthening our brand, and each other.

Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN) - one of R&BP's six pillars

Independence 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 (e.g., SEC, AICPA and IESBA) to help us remain independent when providing professional services and creating business relationships.

Business Relationships Team - a critical component of ICN

Business 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

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience in auditor independence, compliance, third-party risk management, or regulatory review
• 3+ years of experience leading teams
• Experience reviewing third-party business relationships, alliances, teaming arrangements, or sponsorships in a regulated environment
• Experience using third-party risk management systems or workflow tools
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred

• Experience applying Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), or International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) independence rules
• Experience presenting training to professional audiences
• Experience conducting user acceptance testing for technology enhancements
• Experience working with partners, principals, and managing directors on consultations
• Experience with data quality monitoring and reporting in workflow systems

The 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 $88,600 to $163,100.

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.

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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.