Merger & Acquisition Restructuring Services (MARS) Quality & Risk Manager

$161,490 - $299,910/Yr

Deloitte - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Senior

Los Angeles, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The MARS Quality and Risk Manager (QRM) at Deloitte will play a pivotal role in supporting internal client service engagement teams involved in the acquisition or divestiture of assets or businesses. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the context of risk management and quality assurance. The QRM will lead consultations with client engagement teams, focusing on the review, drafting, and negotiation of client service contracts and third-party access letter agreements. Additionally, the role involves advising on interfirm agreements and navigating cross-border engagement considerations, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality protocols. The QRM will also evaluate potential engagement conflicts and independence considerations, manage client acceptance processes, and oversee compliance responsibilities such as policy manual updates and internal practice reviews. In this role, the QRM will be responsible for developing and presenting training materials, leading presentations on risk topics, and pre-clearing external communications, including marketing materials and proposals. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying and addressing risk management issues, as well as a strong ability to communicate complex legal and contractual matters to engagement teams. The QRM will also be expected to stay informed about geopolitical and economic trends that may impact MARS operations, providing guidance on emerging practice issues and supporting special projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong negotiation and communication skills, and have a passion for M&A and risk management. This position offers the flexibility to work from any MARS office, with limited travel requirements, making it suitable for professionals looking to balance their work and personal commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultations with client engagement teams regarding client service contracts and third-party access agreements.
• Advise on contract structuring and perform risk reviews to mitigate exposure.
• Support contract negotiations and consult with the Office of General Counsel on contracting matters.
• Review and modify audit and tax workpaper access letter agreements from other firms.
• Evaluate potential conflict matters related to bankruptcy and litigation involving MARS clients.
• Understand and apply client acceptance policies and independence rules relevant to MARS services.
• Coordinate and monitor practice reviews and identify lessons learned for broader MARS practice.
• Develop and present risk topics at MARS quarterly staff meetings and update training materials.
• Research and monitor media regarding conflict matters and emerging practice issues.
• Manage lender access benchmark statistics and support special projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of consulting, contracting, and management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (BBA/BA/BS) with experience in M&A client services.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating letter agreements related to M&A.
• Ability to work directly with senior-level individuals internally and externally.
• Accreditation as a Licensed CPA, Licensed Attorney, or Enrolled Agent.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of curiosity regarding M&A contracts and letter agreements.
• Ability to evaluate risks associated with conflicts and third-party access.
• Proven track record in QRM or as a Risk Manager.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.