GRC Careers: AI Governance, Risk and Compliance JobsConnecting Talent and Trust. Post a Job Log in

JobsGeorgiaAtlantaRisk Advisory - Senior Associate

Risk Advisory - Senior Associate

Riveron
RiskOn-siteFull-timeAtlanta, GA

Riveron is hiring for the job of Risk Advisory - Senior Associate, Atlanta, GA (On-site). This is a Risk job in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with Riveron.

Organization: RiveronLocation: Atlanta, GAWorkplace: On-siteFocus: RiskPosted: Sep 19, 2026
Riveron is hiring for this Risk job in Atlanta, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring. See other GRC jobs in Atlanta →

In today’s dynamic environment, business leaders face constantly shifting risks. Riveron helps organizations implement leading governance, risk and compliance practices by combining deep expertise with pragmatic partnership, using a hands-on approach to understand the specific needs of the organization and create tailored solutions to address key compliance risks. Our Risk Advisory services include SOX readiness, managed internal controls testing and monitoring, co-sourced/outsourced internal audit, segregation of duties and access risk review, policy and procedure development, enterprise risk management, and IT and cybersecurity risk assessment. The Senior Associate level position for Riveron’s Risk Advisory group will work collaboratively with senior team members who provide guidance, coaching, and direction. The role includes assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), developing and executing remediation roadmaps, and performing ICFR risk assessments. Who You Are: Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Accounting Relevant certification preferred, CPA, CIA and/or CISA Minimum 3 years experience, the majority of which is within external audit or risk advisory roles Demonstrated knowledge of business risks, internal controls over financial reporting, SOX, the COSO framework You have a passion for developing and maintaining client relationships You get the job done and have fun doing it You communicate skillfully with a variety of audiences and can create compelling stories from data You thrive in an ever-changing, dynamic work environment You readily identify problems and instinctively look for solutions You enjoy participating in internal and external company initiatives such as community service, training, recruiting, and firm events You are willing and able to travel as needed to meet client and business needs, as travel is an expected part of this role. What You’ll Do: Gain an understanding of the assigned clients’ objectives as well as their regulatory and risk management environment Assist projects in the areas of Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance/Internal Controls Execute risk assessments in consideration of risk of misstatement and risk of fraud in financial reporting Assess internal controls’ design adequacy to mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks Identify control gaps and improvement items and design controls in a greenfield environment. Design detailed remediation roadmaps to close those gaps. Exhibit proficiency with creating internal controls process flows and risk/control matrices Maintain the level of technical competency and professional care required for the completion of assignments in accordance with COSO, COBIT, auditing standards, and related control techniques Set priorities, ensuring daily coordination among the project team, and monitor progress against schedules, budgets, project/task deliverables, and status reporting Communicate extensively with clients to drive expectations and report on the status of ongoing projects. Deliver oral and written presentations during and at the conclusion of projects by either recommending improvements or any operational/financial deficiencies to executive leadership Stay abreast of emerging risk areas and related control techniques Strengthen and maintain a network of industry contacts and establish new long-term relationships Applications for this evergreen opportunity will be accepted through Dec 31, 2026. About Riveron: At Riveron, we partner with clients, from global multinationals to high-growth private entities, to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office. Want to stay connected with Riveron? Join our Talent Community to learn more about our growing firm and be considered for future opportunities. Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Glassdoor Instagram Facebook Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Full time roles are eligible for a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO. A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/ . Contract roles are not eligible for benefits. Fraud Alert Please beware of fraudulent schemes or impersonations when going through the job application process. A Riveron employee will never recruit via text or extend unsolicited employment offers. Additionally, a Riveron employee will never ask you to exchange money or purchase anything as part of the recruiting process. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support the hiring process in screening, assessing, and/or selecting applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Location and market context

This job is based in Atlanta on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Riveron's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About risk management jobs

Risk jobs own the methodology for identifying, assessing, and escalating enterprise, operational, and technology risk. Second-line teams set risk appetite and challenge the first line. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices.

How to position yourself for this risk management job

Strong candidates emphasize risk assessment methodology, appetite and escalation, cross-functional partnership, and clear reporting to senior leadership and the board. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Riveron would apply enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

Similar GRC jobs

More GRC jobs in Atlanta

Hiring for Risk?

Reach candidates who are already searching for this role, not a general audience. Your posting appears on this page, in the job alerts, and across the GRC Careers network.

Post a job  Pricing from $99 · About GRC Careers · Hiring toolkit

Want to be next in a job like this?

Jobs like Risk Advisory - Senior Associate in Atlanta, GA open regularly. Be first to know, privately. No current employer ever sees you looking.

New Risk jobs, the moment they post.

One click unsubscribe.
Know your GRC? Take the 2-minute AI Governance Challenge. No signup needed.
Play now →

Employer, or see something wrong with this posting? Report this posting and we will review it promptly.