CrossCountry Consulting · 14 hours ago
Director – Risk Advisory (Strategic & Operational)
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $356K/yr
9+ years expCrossCountry Consulting is a rapidly growing firm specializing in Risk Advisory services. In this role, you will drive the design, execution, and assessment of risk programs across various domains while leading client engagements and fostering client relationships.
AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Identify and lead business development opportunities to win new clients and expand services at existing clients
Support market opportunities identified by business developers or other leaders within CrossCountry with client delivery or sector specific expertise
Foster a culture of growth and business development, serving as a thought leader in the market
Provide excellent client service and develop and nurture client relationships, serving as a liaison between clients and project teams, understanding their business needs, and delivering responsive and high-quality service
Apply specialized knowledge to strategic and operational risk domains, and demonstrate broad acumen across facets of risk domains including resiliency, data, models, artificial intelligence (AI), third party risk management (TPRM), privacy, and process & transaction risk
Collaborate to help lead development of compelling, easy-to-consume, data-driven deliverables that pragmatically solve client problems
Structure, implement, and synthesize research and analysis on a range of key industry developments and trends to inform client deliverables, proposals, marketing materials, and market strategies
Oversee accounts and client relationships across various industries, including financial services and emerging growth companies
Provide hands-on project leadership and apply specialized knowledge across a diverse range of engagements spanning:
Risk Transformation: Maturity assessments and roadmaps; operating models; risk program builds; executive advisory
Risks & Controls: Risk assessments; frameworks; RCSAs; testing methodologies; testing execution and reporting
Internal Audit: Audit planning, execution, and reporting
Regulatory Compliance: Regulatory mapping and horizon scanning; compliance readiness and remediation activities; exam and reporting support
Reporting & Metrics: KPI and KRI development; automation and operations; dashboards and reporting; risk appetite assessment
Apply specialized knowledge in particular non-financial risk domains, and broad acumen across facets of all domains including cybersecurity, technology, cloud, operational resiliency, data, third party, privacy, and product risk
Conduct research and analysis, leveraging data to derive valuable insights and actionable recommendations for clients
Drive development of solutions and deliverables, combining technical depth with management consulting skills to influence and deliver results to business executives and technical professionals
Serve as a coach and mentor to team members, fostering their professional growth and development
Qualification
Required
9+ years prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)
Experience with the major cybersecurity, technology, and operational risk frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, CRI Cybersecurity Profile, CSA Cloud Controls, ISO 27000 series, COBIT, and Basel Operational Risk Principles
Experience delivering security solutions across major cloud service provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) platforms
Knowledge of comprehensive risk management programs including governance, policy, architecture, processes, and controls
Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multifaceted issues
Demonstrated desire for continued learning about new and emerging technologies and staying current with trends in cyber, technology, and operational risk management
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Professional certification (CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIPT, CIPP, CIPM)
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%-30% (varies by client)
Availability to work on client site or in office 3 days a week, with 2 days remote (hybrid 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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