Manager - Risk Advisory (Technology Risk)

CrossCountry Consulting•New York, NY

6d•$116,000 - $238,400•Hybrid

About The Position

CrossCountry Consulting is seeking a Manager for its rapidly growing Risk Advisory practice. The role serves as a trusted partner to clients, delivering tailored technology risk solutions that address current challenges and support future success. Projects may cover IT controls; IT governance, risk, and compliance; cybersecurity; SOC readiness; enterprise risk management (ERM); cloud; and emerging technologies. The Manager oversees client engagements and project operations, develops client relationships, mentors team members, and contributes to firm-approved AI-enabled client solutions and internal processes while following data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.

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 multifaceted issues.
Demonstrated 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 line with firm policies and client standards.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Nice To Haves

CISA or CPA certification.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ technology landscapes, processes, and associated risks in alignment with ERM frameworks, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
Lead program- and control-level audits, assessments, SOC readiness reviews, and technical testing; develop findings and recommendations and produce actionable client deliverables.
Oversee project operations, including engagement planning, budget development, progress monitoring, and deliverable quality control.
Provide excellent client service, nurture client relationships, liaise between clients and project teams, understand business needs, and deliver responsive, high-quality service.
Identify industry developments and trends and explain their potential impact on clients.
Mentor team members through coaching, ongoing feedback, and annual performance reviews, and help project teams resolve multifaceted issues.
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 improve client solutions and internal processes.