Associate Director - Risk Advisory (Technology Risk)

CrossCountry Consulting LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

Travel up to 30%

Job summary

CrossCountry Consulting LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a senior IT Risk Advisory leader to drive IT audits, risk assessments, and cybersecurity initiatives for financial services clients. You will guide strategy, develop teams, and deliver AI-enabled solutions while maintaining strong client relationships.

You'll lead engagements, manage budgets, and coach colleagues, with travel up to 30% and a hybrid work arrangement. The role offers a competitive compensation range and annual bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Master’s degree or higher is a plus.
• CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA or progress toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key leader in our practice by providing input on strategic direction.
• Recruiting and cultivating talent and 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, delivering on schedule.
• Develop and manage client relationships.
• Mentor and coach teams, modeling leadership behaviors and fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
• Contribute to developing AI-enabled solutions for clients in line with data protection policies.

Skills

IT audits

Information security

Risk assessment

Leadership

AI tools adoption

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

CISA certification (preferred)

Tools

AI tools

IT governance tools

Job description

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

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)

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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 employeesand 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.