Director-Business Transformation (Banking and Capital Markets (NY)

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 Business Transformation 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.

Role Summary

We are seeking a strategic and energetic leader with deep Capital Markets and Banking experience to help lead our growth in the New York market. This role combines leadership in delivery, business development, and people management. The ideal candidate will bring strong subject matter expertise, consulting delivery excellence, and a demonstrated ability to build and manage client relationships and teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead high-impact consulting engagements across:

 Operating model design and transformation

 Large-scale system implementations, including trading, finance, and risk systems

 Data and analytics adoption, with a focus on insight-driven performance improvement

 Regulatory and compliance-driven change

• Serve as a subject matter expert in front-to-back capital markets processes, including front-office trading, finance, risk, and operations
• Apply strong understanding of core banking and trading platforms (e.g., Murex, Calypso, Bloomberg, Aladdin, SAP, Oracle, Moody’s Risk Authority, Wolters Kluwer, Actimize) and the business processes they support
• Leverage knowledge of finance and risk functions (e.g., P&L reporting, balance sheet management, regulatory capital, market and credit risk, stress testing)
• Help clients adopt and scale AI, data management, and governance practices aligned with key industry trends such as:
• AI/ML for fraud detection, trading signals, or client servicing
• Enterprise data governance using platforms like Collibra, Informatica, or Snowflake
• Cloud migration and data modernization strategies
• Build and manage a large sales pipeline and oversee multiple client accounts simultaneously
• Collaborate with firm leadership on hiring, team building, and culture development
• Represent the firm externally with clients and internally as a cultural and leadership role model
• Contribute to thought leadership, solution development, and go-to-market initiatives

• 10–18 years of experience in consulting, primarily within Capital Markets and/or Banking
• Prior tenure at a top-tier consulting firm (Big 4, Accenture, Strategy, or high-performing boutique)
• Strong domain expertise in trading, finance, and risk within global or regional banks
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs, manage diverse teams, and deliver measurable outcomes
• Proven business development skills, including managing a pipeline and converting opportunities into projects
• Familiarity with financial services data architecture, AI enablement, and modern technology platforms
• Located in New York with strong industry relationships
• High energy, entrepreneurial drive, and passion for leading people and solving client challenges

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Systems, or other technical disciplines
• 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) 

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For applicants located in New York, 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 $178,000 - $356,000 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 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.