Senior Associate, SAP Security & GRC

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RSM US Integrated Services India Private Limited supports RSM U.S. engagement teams across risk consulting, transaction advisory, technical accounting, financial consulting, technology and management consulting, tax, and assurance by providing access to skilled professionals across an extended business day. RSM US Integrated Services India Private Limited is a member of RSM International, the sixth largest global network of independent accounting, tax, and consulting firms. RSM’s vision is to be the first-choice advisor to middle market leaders globally.

Risk Consulting helps clients address complex strategic, operational, compliance, technology, and governance challenges across dynamic business environments. The practice provides services across ERP advisory, automation and analytics, internal audit, SOX advisory, IT and technology audits, cybersecurity risk management, third-party risk management, SOC1/SOC2, governance risk and compliance, privacy and security risk, managed security services, digital forensics, incident response, and related risk advisory areas.

The Business Application Risk Solutions (BARS) practice supports consulting, internal audit, and external audit clients by bringing deep ERP, process automation, data analytics, security, controls, and governance capabilities. The ERP risk practice focuses on governance, risk, security, and compliance across the full lifecycle of core business applications, from implementation through steady-state operations.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Security, GRC, and Controls Integration professional to help lead and scale the SAP Security and GRC capability within the BARS practice. The role will involve leading client engagements, overseeing delivery quality, developing team capability, supporting practice growth, and working closely with U.S. and India leadership.

The ideal candidate should be able to think strategically about risk, controls, and access governance, while also being hands-on and delivery-focused. This role requires experience scoping, supervising, and executing SAP implementation risk assessments, SAP Security, SAP GRC, segregation of duties, controls transformation, process automation, data analytics, continuous controls monitoring, and managed services engagements.

Qualification and Minimum Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in SAP Security, SAP GRC and IT controls.
• Prior experience with a public accounting firm, large consulting organization, or global delivery environment is preferred.
• Deep expertise in SAP Security across SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA, including authorization concepts, role design, authorization object analysis, access troubleshooting, Fiori authorizations, and access remediation.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP GRC Access Control, including ARA, ARM, EAM, BRM, MSMP workflows, BRF+, connectors, synchronization jobs, ruleset maintenance, risk analysis, and mitigation controls.
• Practical experience with SAP GRC Process Control, including control design, automated monitoring, business rules, data sources, control testing, and continuous controls monitoring is a plus.
• Experience leading complex SAP Security and GRC engagements across implementation, transformation, assessment, optimization, controls, and managed services programs.
• Experience managing delivery teams, reviewing work products, mentoring resources, and building technical capability within SAP Security and GRC teams.
• Exposure to other GRC, identity governance, access management, compliance, control monitoring, or risk management tools will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to SAP Joule, SAP BTP, SAP IAG, SAP Cloud Identity Services, automation, analytics, AI-enabled controls, and emerging SAP technologies would be beneficial.
• Experience with SAP HANA, BW/BI, Ariba, IBP, MDG, SuccessFactors, BDC, SAC, or other SAP public cloud and integrated applications will be preferred.
• Experience with SOX, COSO, COBIT, ISO, NIST, HIPAA, FDA, and other IT controls methodologies and frameworks is a plus.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in high-pressure client delivery environments while managing competing priorities and maintaining quality standards.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English, as the position requires frequent communication with RSM International clients.
• Relevant certifications such as SAP Security, SAP GRC, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications will be preferred.

Position and Key Responsibilities

• Help lead the SAP Security and GRC team within the Business Application Risk Solutions practice and support capability growth across delivery, people development, methodologies, and market-facing initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end SAP Security and GRC engagements across implementation, transformation, assessment, optimization, controls transformation, and managed services programs.
• Manage SAP Security workstreams in SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments, including requirements gathering, solution design, role build, testing, deployment, cutover, hypercare, and post-go-live support.
• Lead SAP Security design and access governance activities, including role design, role redesign, authorization troubleshooting, Fiori authorizations, SoD analysis, sensitive access reviews, emergency access management, user access reviews, and access remediation.
• Lead SAP GRC Access Control implementation and enhancement activities across ARA, ARM, EAM, BRM, MSMP workflows, BRF+, ruleset design, risk analysis, mitigation controls, connectors, synchronization jobs, and related GRC configuration activities.
• Support SAP GRC Process Control initiatives, including control framework mapping, risk and control configuration, automated monitoring, business rules, data sources, control testing, and continuous controls monitoring.
• Translate business process, compliance, audit, and internal control requirements into practical SAP Security and GRC solutions aligned with client risk and regulatory requirements.
• Advise clients on SAP Security and access governance considerations across integrated SAP landscapes, including Fiori, HANA, BW/BI, BTP, Ariba, IBP, MDG, SuccessFactors, and other SAP applications, as applicable.
• Manage client stakeholders, engagement plans, project timelines, issue resolution, deliverable quality, and team performance across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Provide a first-choice advisor experience to clients by delivering practical recommendations, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring high-quality engagement outcomes.
• Develop reusable methodologies, solution accelerators, delivery templates, training materials, knowledge repositories, and other practice assets to support consistent and scalable delivery.
• Maintain awareness of emerging SAP technologies, including SAP Joule, SAP BTP, SAP IAG, SAP Cloud Identity Services, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled risk and controls solutions.
• Ensure engagement documentation, deliverables, and work products are compliant with firm quality standards and demonstrate sound professional judgment.
• Experience working with a team to provide services to numerous clients simultaneously.
• Must exhibit and have demonstrated excellent organization and project management, communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.

Professional Conduct and Firm Expectations

• Successfully integrate the strategy and core values of the firm.
• Heighten the firm brand by demonstrating thought leadership and embracing the firm's marketing campaigns and related programs supported by the firm.
• Professionally presents themselves at all times at the office and the client’s meetings. This includes but is not limited to appearance, communication, and actions.
• Exercise professional skepticism, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to applicable professional standards, firm policies, and code of ethics while delivering client engagements.
• Work collaboratively as a part of the team and communicate effectively with RSM consulting professionals, supervisors, and senior management in the U.S. on a daily basis.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.  

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