Manager - Risk Advisory (Technology Risk)

CrossCountry Consulting•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

CrossCountry Consulting is hiring a Manager for its Risk Advisory practice, serving as a trusted partner to clients and delivering tailored solutions across technology risk. The role may involve projects in IT controls; IT governance, risk, and compliance; cybersecurity; SOC readiness; enterprise risk management (ERM); cloud; and emerging technologies. The Manager will assess client technology landscapes, processes, and risks; lead audits, assessments, SOC readiness reviews, and technical testing; oversee project planning, budgets, progress, and quality; and develop client relationships. The role also includes mentoring team members, contributing to firm-approved AI-enabled solutions in accordance with company policies, and staying current on AI tools and emerging technologies. CrossCountry describes its work environment as collaborative and provides support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional services experience in a client-facing role at an accounting firm, consulting firm, or equivalent experience.
Strong technical and analytical skills across IT audit, IT controls, cybersecurity, SOC readiness, ERM, cloud, and/or emerging technologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical thinking skills.
Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve complex issues.
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 accordance with firm policies and client standards.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Nice To Haves

CISA or CPA certification is preferred.
Experience in IT general controls and SOX, IT audit, SOC readiness, cybersecurity, third-party technology risk, or technology transformation work.
Ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and frameworks as needed.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ technology landscapes, processes, and associated risks in alignment with ERM frameworks, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
Lead and conduct program- and control-level audits, assessments, SOC readiness reviews, and technical testing; generate findings and recommendations and prepare actionable client deliverables.
Oversee engagement planning, budget development, progress monitoring, and quality control of deliverables.
Provide excellent client service and nurture client relationships, acting as a liaison between clients and project teams and responding to business needs.
Identify industry developments and trends and explain their potential impact on clients.
Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve complex issues.
Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled client solutions in accordance with data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards policies.
Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
Own technology risk engagements and client relationships.