Director - Risk Advisory (Technology Risk)

Crosscountry Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 183,000 - 356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare options

401(k) with company matching

Generous parental and maternity leave policies

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Chicago is seeking a Director for their Risk Advisory practice. The role involves overseeing technology risk areas, driving client deliverables, and business development. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in IT strategy and governance, strong client relationship management, and a bachelor's degree, with a preference for a master's. The position offers a competitive salary range of $183,000 to $356,000 plus bonuses, surrounded by a supportive work culture that emphasizes professional growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years advising public companies on IT governance and risk.
• Expert knowledge of SOX, COSO, and COBIT frameworks.
• Experience in mentoring and developing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise IT risk services and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Deliver business development efforts and client expansion.
• Monitor industry trends and drive strategic practice direction.

Skills

IT strategy and governance

IT risk assessment

IT audit

data protection and privacy

systems development life cycle controls assessment

client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Master's degree or post graduate degree

Tools

CISA certification

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.

By joining our growing Chicago Region 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 help our clients solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. As a Director at CrossCountry Consulting, you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, business development, leading teams, and developing junior team members, as well as serving as a member of CrossCountry’s leadership team.

In this role you will drive delivery and growth across a range of technology risk areas: IT controls; IT governance, risk, and compliance for the Chicago market

What You'll Do

• Supervise and provide an extensive array of services in IT General Controls (ITGC's) on SOX and Internal Audit projects, IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (IT GRC), IT Controls Optimization to both new and existing clients
• Provide senior account and project-level leadership that ensures exceptional delivery quality, exceeds client expectations, nurtures client relationships, and creates expansion opportunities
• Deliver high-quality consulting services by taking personal ownership of client engagements, ensuring that deliverables are practical and impactful
• Share technical expertise by authoring thought leadership materials such as case studies, white papers, and learning materials, and represent CrossCountry at industry events
• Serve as a coach and mentor to team members, fostering their professional growth and development
• Oversee teams and individuals, monitor and guide performance in alignment with objectives, and promptly address issues, risks, and conflicts as they arise
• Drive the strategic direction of the practice by actively monitoring industry trends, identifying emerging opportunities, and creating new services and solutions that meet market needs
• Actively contribute to talent acquisition and retention efforts, participating in attracting, interviewing, and hiring top talent who embody our core values
• Lead business development efforts and market a full range of services to prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities

What You'll Bring

• 12 + years advising public companies on one or more of the following: IT strategy and governance, IT risk assessment, IT audit, privacy and data protection, systems pre- and post-implementation reviews, third-party risk management, systems development life cycle controls assessment, data analytics, disaster recovery, IT regulatory compliance, and/or IT project risk management
• Expert knowledge of key risk domain standards and frameworks, such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), COSO, COBIT, PCAOB, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA's) code of ethics, and related technology frameworks, etc.
• Professional services experience in a client-facing role at an accounting or consulting firm
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
• Proven record of building and developing strong client relationships with C-level executives

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

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For applicants located in Illinois, 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 $183,000 - $356,000 + 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.