Managing Director - Risk Advisory (Strategic & Operational)

We partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

By joining our rapidly growing Risk Advisory 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 clients solve today’s challenges and set the foundation for future success. As Managing Director at CrossCountry Consulting, you will be responsible for driving the strategic growth of our Chicago presence across Industry, Manufacturing, Healthcare & Lifesciences, and shaping the future of our Risk Advisory practice.

What You’ll Do

• Market Leadership & Growth
• Expand CrossCountry’s Risk Advisory presence in the Chicago market through strategic relationship development and targeted business development efforts
• Originate new client relationships leveraging your existing local and national network and introductions from local, regional, and national leadership
• Develop and execute go-to-market activities and shape our Chicago risk growth strategy aligned to priority industries and buyers’ needs
• Client Delivery
• Lead complex risk transformation, operational risk, and enterprise risk engagements.
• Design and implement operating models, governance structures, RCSA programs, and control frameworks.
• Provide senior-level advisory across risk domains, ensuring client satisfaction and program integrity.
• Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, 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 and champion compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
• Practice Leadership
• Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements,
• Develop timely resolutions to issues, mitigate risks, and address project team conflicts.
• Coach teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives while encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven ability to originate and close advisory work with portable Chicago relationships and a measurable track record of revenue generation
• Extensive experience in Risk Consulting, Operational Risk, and Risk Transformation; familiarity with COSO, ERM, operational resilience, RCSA methodologies, and controls design.
• 15+ years in advisory roles with team leadership experience and a track record of leading large complex programs/transformation efforts and multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to advise and influence at the C-suite level and collaborate across risk, technology, governance, and transformation domains.
• Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build offerings, teams, and client relationships in a growth-oriented consulting environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Certifications such as CIA, CISA, CCSA, CPA preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (varies by client).
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule out of our Chicago office.

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For applicants located in Illinois, 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 $225,000 - $470,000 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:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employeesand 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.