Associate Director - Risk Advisory (Technology Risk)

CrossCountry Consulting•Boston, MA

1d•$151,500 - $290,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CrossCountry Consulting is hiring an Associate Director for its growing Risk and Compliance practice in Boston. The role leads the development and delivery of Information Technology Risk Advisory services, including IT strategy and governance, IT risk assessment, IT audit, cybersecurity, cloud security, privacy and data protection, systems implementation controls evaluation and advisory, IT regulatory compliance, data governance and analytics, third-party risk management, and disaster recovery. The Associate Director contributes to practice strategy, talent development, methodology and framework use, and business development. The role manages client relationships and project operations, leads and coaches teams, and identifies ways to use data analytics, automation, and firm-approved AI tools to improve client work and internal processes while complying with company policies and client standards. The position follows a hybrid arrangement, with availability to work at a client site or in the office three days per week and remotely two days per week. Travel may be required up to 30%, varying with client preferences. For applicants located in Boston, the estimated compensation range is $151,500–$290,000 per year, plus annual bonus and additional benefits.

Requirements

At least 9 years of external consulting or corporate experience performing and managing IT audits, information security assessments, or other IT advisory or consulting projects.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Expertise in 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 and the ability to foster collaboration and excellence.
Ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI and automation, in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
Willingness to travel up to 30%; travel varies based on client preferences.
Availability to work at a client site or in an office three days a week, with two days remote.

Nice To Haves

Financial Services industry experience.
Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or CIA, or demonstrated progress toward achieving certification.
A master’s degree or postgraduate degree.
CISA certification.

Responsibilities

Provide input on the practice’s strategic direction.
Recruit and cultivate talent.
Guide the use of methodologies and frameworks.
Support business development with new and existing clients.
Lead the development and delivery of Information Technology Risk Advisory services.
Identify opportunities to use data analytics and automation to improve efficiency and add value to client engagements.
Manage project operations, including engagement planning, budget development, progress monitoring, quality control of deliverables, and on-time delivery.
Develop and manage client relationships.
Lead teams by guiding performance against objectives, building trust and collaboration, modeling leadership behaviors, and encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.
Coach, mentor, and serve as a role model and liaison to the leadership team.
Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved AI-enabled client solutions in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and work with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.