Associate Director - Technology Risk
McLean, VA
Risk Advisory – RC-Technology and Privacy /
Full-Time Employee /
Hybrid
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 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 help our clients solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. As an Associate Director at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, leading teams and developing junior team members, and participating in business development activities.
In this role, you will deliver and develop services in one of the following areas: Financial and Compliance Risk (e.g., SOX and FIDICA compliance, ESG, regulatory reporting); Technology Risk (e.g., IT controls, cybersecurity, cloud, emerging technology); Strategic and Operational Risk (e.g., privacy, data governance, third party risk), and Enterprise-Wide Risk (e.g., Internal Audit, enterprise risk management programs and risk transformation).
Responsibilites
- 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
- 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
- Plan and lead client engagements by:
- Understanding the client’s needs
- Developing a corresponding scope and approach
- Organizing and providing oversight of a team
- Leading fieldwork and reporting
- Providing quality assurance for deliverables
- Identifying and addressing issues before they manifest
- 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 by understanding their business, listening to their needs, and ensuring responsive service and exceptional quality
- Manage teams by guiding performance against objectives, creating an atmosphere of trust and collaboration, modeling leadership behaviors, and encouraging continuous improvement and innovation
- Sponsor internal committees, working groups, and special projects focused on developing the firm and Risk practice, such as recruiting, business development, marketing, and knowledge sharing
- Lead coaching family by serving as a role model, coach, mentor, and liaison to the leadership team
Ideal Qualifications and Skills
- 9+ years of external consulting or corporate experience performing and managing IT audits, information security assessments, or other IT advisory/consulting projects for Commercial clients
- 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
- Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships
- Strong networking skills and experience with business development
- Leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration and excellence
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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 employees and 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.
