Associate Director - Risk Advisory (RCSA Focused)

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 will drive positive impacts through the design, build, execution of risk and control programs. You will be an integral part of our leadership team: driving the growth of our client base, leading client engagements, and continuously improving our capabilities. We are looking for self-starters who enjoy learning and staying current with industry trends and technologies, excel at team leadership and mentorship, and are eager to help our clients strategically solve complex risk challenges. 

• Lead the Risk Advisory practice, leveraging expertise in risk & control programs and RCSAs to expand our client base and team
• Oversee accounts and client relationships across various industries, including financial services and emerging growth companies
• Provide hands-on project leadership and apply specialized risk & control knowledge across a range of engagements spanning risk assessments, frameworks, RCSAs, testing methodologies, testing execution and reporting
• 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

• 9+ years prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)
• Knowledge of comprehensive risk management programs including governance, policy, processes, and controls
• Expertise with the financial services regulatory environment
• Deep understanding of audit, risk and operational risk management concepts
• Demonstrated experience overseeing and executing RCSA programs, audit program, or other risk & control programs
• Expertise in reviewing business processes and assessing the adequacy of controls designed to mitigate risks identified as well as documenting appropriately
• Development and maintenance of risk & control program key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs)
• Mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multifaceted issues
• Strong skills both in written and verbal communication with the ability to interact effectively with client stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Master’s degree or post graduate degree from a college or university is preferred 
• Professional certifications in risk management fields[SM1] 
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%-30% (varies by client).
• Availability to work on client site or in office 3 days a week, with 2 days remote (hybrid environment

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 $120,000 - $254,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.