Director – Risk Advisory, Strategic & Operational

Role Overview

• 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, Risks & Controls, Internal Audit, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting & Metrics
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Google Cloud Platform

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