Associate Director - Risk Advisory (Technology Risk)

CrossCountry Consulting is the transformation partner for the Office of the CFO. As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, emerging growth market leaders, and private equity sponsors, we combine deep domain expertise with the power of data, AI, and technology to modernize workflows, drive human-centered change, and maximize transaction value. Grounded in our Core Values, we are committed to solving today's most complex challenges while delivering a better experience for our clients, our people, and our communities. When you join CrossCountry, you become part of a team that believes in collaboration, generosity, and the drive to help our clients work smarter, build resiliency, and prepare for the future.

CrossCountry Consulting’s Risk and Compliance practice and our Boston location are growing. Our Technology Risk Advisory services include IT strategy and governance, IT risk assessment, IT audit, cybersecurity, cloud security, privacy and data protection, systems pre-and post-implementation controls evaluation and advisory, IT regulatory compliance, data governance & analytics, third-party risk management, disaster recovery, and more.

What You'll Do:

Serve as a key leader in our practice by:

Providing input on strategic direction

Recruiting and cultivating talent

Guiding the use of methodologies and frameworks

Supporting business development efforts in new and existing clients

Lead the development and delivery of Information Technology Risk Advisory services

Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics and automation technologies to drive efficiencies and add value on client engagements

Manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects including planning engagements, developing budgets, monitoring against progress, performing quality control of deliverables, and delivering on schedule

Develop and manage client relationships

Manage teams by guiding performance against objectives, creating an atmosphere of trust and collaboration, modeling leadership behaviors, and encouraging continuous improvement and innovation 

Lead coaching family by serving as a role model, coach, mentor, and liaison to the leadership team

Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards

Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes

What You'll Bring:

9 years of external consulting or corporate experience performing and managing IT audits, information security assessments, or other IT advisory/consulting projects

Financial Services industry experience preferred

Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA or the ability to demonstrate progress towards achieving certification

Expertise working with risks and internal controls, including IT audit, IT compliance, and IT consulting

Technical knowledge of IT systems, including servers, databases, applications, and networks

Leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration and excellence

Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation

Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university 

Master’s degree or post graduate degree from a college or university is a plus

CISA certification is a plus

Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel varies based on client preferences

Availability to work at client site or in office 3 days a week, with 2 days remote (hybrid environment)

#LI-JF1 #LI-Hybrid For applicants located in Boston, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $151,500 - $290,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.
Benefits Summary The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.  As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.