Risk Advisory Partner

Risk Advisory Services (RAS) Partner – Go-to-Market Focus

Cherry Bekaert is a top-ranked national firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services for over 75 years. Consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert is proud to foster an environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development.  

We serve clients across industries and geographies with a forward-thinking, collaborative approach. Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team is expanding rapidly, and we’re seeking a dynamic, market-facing Partner to drive growth, client impact, and innovation.

The RAS Partner will have the opportunity to work remotely from New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a dynamic Risk Advisory Partner with deep financial institutions experience, including Community Banks and Credit Unions. This role is ideal for a partner-level professional who combines delivery leadership with strong go-to-market capabilities. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling our $16M+ RAS practice, with a balanced focus on client service, practice development, and revenue generation through both existing relationships and new market opportunities.

As a RAS Partner you will:

• Lead the development and execution of go-to-market strategies across key industries and geographies, particularly in the Tri-State area. Identify emerging client needs and align RAS offerings to meet them.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering high-impact risk solutions. Drive expansion within existing accounts and lead pursuits for new business opportunities.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Specialist in core financial institution capabilities including loan and credit operations, trust services, financial reporting, compliance management, and branch operations.

• Own and exceed growth targets through proactive business development, strategic partnerships, and collaboration with Assurance, Tax, and Advisory teams.

• Champion the evolution of RAS offerings, including Internal Audit, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, and SOX. Leverage technology to enhance delivery and scale.

• Partner with RAS leadership to align resources, develop talent, and ensure high-quality delivery. Mentor emerging leaders and foster a high-performance culture.

• Work closely with Market and Industry Leaders to align RAS strategies with broader firm priorities. Represent RAS in firmwide initiatives and external forums.

• Identify and deliver outsourced internal audit services to banks and credit unions. 

What you bring to the role:

• Proven success in a partner-level role with a strong track record of business development and client delivery in Risk Advisory.  Banking industry experience is required.

• Deep understanding of risk and compliance in the Financial Institutions industry with a focus on Community Banks and Credit Unions. 

• 15+ years of experience, including 10+ in a consulting or public accounting environment.

• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and ability to influence at all levels.

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar credentials preferred.

• Experience with digital risk solutions, automation, and shared services is a plus.

• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

What you can expect from us:
•    Entrepreneurial environment focused on professional development, career advancement, and performance and rewards opportunities.
•    Supportive partnership group with a “one firm” mentality and a commitment to colleagues’ success.
•    Big firm resources and bench strength; small firm flexibility and openness to new ideas.
•    Defined metrics and targets that eliminate ambiguity.
•    Flexible work arrangements with generous PTO, including a firmwide week off for the 4th of July.
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Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association.