Director- Risk Advisory Technology

CrossCountry Consulting; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry Consulting in Malaysia is looking for an experienced IT Consultant to join their Risk Advisory practice. You will leverage your extensive expertise in IT consulting to conduct assessments, manage projects, and guide teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 9 years of experience in IT consulting and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of hands-on knowledge in IT consulting, IT internal audit, and compliance.
• Experience in a large public accounting or consulting firm is mandatory.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT governance and security assessments.
• Manage IT audit engagements and provide mentorship.
• Produce quality deliverables with minimal review time.

Skills

IT consulting

IT compliance

Project management

Communication skills

Client service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, business, finance or accounting

Tools

CISA certification

CISM certification

CISSP certification

CPA certification

CIA certification

Job description

By joining our rapidly growing Risk Advisory practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first‑hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that solve today’s challenges and set the foundation for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites you to contribute beyond the scope of client delivery.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across one or more of the following Technology Risk areas: IT controls; IT governance, risk, and compliance; cybersecurity; cloud; and emerging technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct current state IT governance and security assessments through data analysis, interviews, and thoughtful documentation of observations and recommendations for process and technology improvements.
• Participate in the growth of our ITS service line development and roll‑out of new service capabilities including IT security, business continuity and ERP‑related governance, risk and compliance service offerings.
• Actively improve technical and project management skills through on‑the‑job feedback, performance evaluations, mentoring others and participating in firm‑sponsored formal training programs (monthly CPE and Subject Matter Expert training).
• Pursue learning opportunities and develop into a subject‑matter professional in one or more IT domains.
• Complete assigned IT general and application controls on 3‑4 project teams, within the given budget with minimal supervision by creating system narratives, identifying key controls, and concluding on design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Demonstrate clear and concise writing and verbal skills to communicate complex issues in simple terms to clients and team members.
• Produce quality deliverables evidenced through the need for minimal review time and accurate review notes.
• Respond to client needs and balance competing priorities with minimal client disruptions while maintaining project progress.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a related field; information systems, computer science, business, finance or accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 9+ years of hands‑on knowledge in IT consulting, IT internal audit, IT compliance, and SSAE 18 engagements.
• Experience working in a large public accounting or consulting firm is required.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage small and large IT audit engagements, providing insight, guidance, support and mentorship as needed in our people‑first environment.
• Strong project management skills; able to communicate clearly and effectively, giving support and keeping tasks on track.
• Flexible, team player and deadline oriented.
• Exceptional client service skills, ability to handle challenging client service interactions.
• CISA, CISM, CISSP, CPA or CIA certifications desired.

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, diverse, 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 status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy also complies with pay transparency and labor laws and applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.