Job Description

As an Associate in the BDO Advisory practice, you will utilize your education and skills as you serve the Firm's dynamic client base. The Sr. Associate supports clients in building and maintaining highly effective crisis management, business continuity and insurance programs through administering trainings, end-user support, data collection workshops and one-on-one interviews. This role provides the opportunity to gain an understanding of the business by working on various stages of engagements, including areas of risk analysis, crisis management, business continuity, operations, crisis communications and other matters as necessary.

Job Duties:

• Leads or materially contributes to the development of solutions for clients including development of risk analytic frameworks, policies, training materials, plans and procedures
• Leads or supports engagement fact finding, including the review of existing client documentation and discussions with client contacts
• Leads or supports the consulting team in development and tailoring of presentations, reports, activities and statements of work
• Leads business continuity exercises and client interviews to assess potential business impacts, define critical, time-sensitive processes and develop business continuity plans
• Participates in client workshops and/ crisis simulations and leads development of client work products to demonstrate key findings and conclusions
• Liaises with the creative team to ensure onsite materials meet established cognitive approach and quality guidelines and are organized for seamless delivery
• Tracks assigned consulting work progress, and keeps management, clients and other applicable individuals informed of status and related issues
• Compiles client program metrics, and analyzes results using documented procedures, available tools and personal knowledge
• Identifies and researches new business opportunities at the direction of senior leadership
• Assists with or leads internal initiatives, as assigned
• Recommends enhancements to client operations and infrastructure to strengthen business resiliency and recovery capabilities
• Provides clients with strategic business continuity guidance (written and verbal) in the disciplines of business continuity, crisis management and enterprise risk management
• Proactively identifies project risks and issues and resolves them in a timely manner
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management or Accounting, required
• Master's degree, preferred

Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of work experience in risk management, business continuity, emergency management or crisis management, required
• Professional client service experience, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Visio, required

Language(s):

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong interest in insurance management, risk management, corporate crisis management, crisis communications and/or business continuity
• Exhibits proficiency in consulting methodology, materials, tools and continuity software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and basic research skills related to the retrieval and organization of high volumes of information
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Identifies and assists in practice business development efforts, including client pursuits and proposals
• Supports a collaborative and team-oriented environment while pushing themselves, their peers, and their teams for strong results and quality work
• Effectively handles firm and practice administrative matters, including engagement staffing, client billing, monitoring project economics and adherence to Firm quality standards and protocols
  

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $80,000 - $115,000
Maryland Range: $80,000 - $115,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $115,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets