CrossCountry Consulting · 2 months ago
Associate Director - Technology Risk
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
9+ years expCrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm dedicated to creating a positive experience for both clients and employees. As an Associate Director in the Risk Advisory practice, you will oversee projects, conduct assessments, and develop strategies for Technology Risk advisory services, while also mentoring junior team members and participating in business development activities.
AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Oversee projects with multiple workstreams, taking ownership of project planning and budgeting, ensuring quality control and oversight, providing leadership to the delivery team, and managing client relationships
Conduct thorough assessments of clients' technology landscapes, processes, and associated risks to facilitate transformation and enhance agility
Perform comprehensive assessments, test controls, and evaluate systems and processes against industry best practice standards and frameworks
Develop strategies and roadmaps, actively assisting clients in achieving robust compliance, risk reduction, and enhanced security
Oversee client accounts and engagements, meticulously maintaining work plans, resources, timelines, and budgets throughout all phases
Oversee teams and individuals, monitor and guide performance in alignment with objectives, and promptly address issues, risks, and conflicts as they arise
Support the practice’s strategic direction by proactively monitoring industry trends, identifying emerging opportunities, and evaluating potential impact
Assist in generating new and add-on business opportunities, developing delivery methodologies, and introducing new service offerings
Actively participate in business development opportunities and market a full range of services to prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities
Qualification
Required
9+ years of external consulting or corporate experience performing and managing IT audits, information security assessments, or other IT advisory/consulting projects
Expertise working with risks and internal controls, cybersecurity topics, and/or emerging technologies
Technical knowledge of the various IT layers, including servers, databases, applications, middleware and networks
Ability to create strong relationships with cross-functional teams across an organization
Active understanding of application-layer security controls, including authorization, logging, configuration management, data protection, and workflow management
Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
Excellent credibility with senior clients and a record of building and sustaining client relationships
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Active holder of (or planned pursuit of) professional certification such as CISA, CISM, or CISSP
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20% - 30% (travel varies based on client preferences)
Ability to participate in a hybrid office environment
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with company matching
Generous parental and maternity leave policies
Technology stipends
Wellness reimbursement programs
Company
CrossCountry Consulting
CrossCountry Consulting is a provider of customized finance, accounting, human capital, operations and technology consulting services.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5M2022-12-06Acquired
2021-02-11Series Unknown· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Erik Linn
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Amy M. Seibel
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-09
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