Senior Consultant - Risk Advisory (Technology Risk)

CrossCountry Consulting•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CrossCountry Consulting is hiring a Senior Consultant to join its growing Risk Advisory practice as a trusted partner to clients. The role involves working on technology risk projects across one or more areas, including IT controls; IT governance, risk, and compliance; cybersecurity; cloud; and emerging technologies. Consultants receive support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach and are encouraged to contribute beyond client delivery. The position combines client fieldwork and control testing with assessment of technology environments, processes, and risks. It also includes supporting engagement planning, budgets, progress monitoring, and quality control, as well as helping build client relationships and produce actionable deliverables. The consultant will contribute to firm-approved AI-enabled solutions while following data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards. The work environment is hybrid: three days a week at a client site or in the office, with two days remote. Travel may be up to 30% and varies by client preference.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional services experience in a client-facing role at an accounting firm, consulting firm, or equivalent experience.
Understanding of technology risk domains and industry frameworks and standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical thinking skills.
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.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Willingness to travel up to 30%; travel varies based on client preferences.
Availability to work at a client site or in the office three days a week, with two days remote.

Nice To Haves

CISA certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as an analyst on technology risk projects, conducting fieldwork and testing controls.
Assess clients’ technology landscapes, processes, and associated risks, and provide insights for strategic decision-making.
Engage in program- and control-level audits, assessments, and technical testing; develop findings and recommendations; and produce actionable client deliverables.
Assist Managers with engagement planning, budget development, progress monitoring, and quality control of deliverables.
Cultivate new client relationships and deepen existing ones by understanding clients’ businesses and delivering results.
Collaborate with CrossCountry and client team members to address business obstacles, explore solutions, and create deliverables.
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 collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to improve client solutions and internal processes.