McLean, VA Hybrid Employment $169,000 - $356,000 per year

CrossCountry Consulting is hiring a Director – Risk Advisory (Strategic & Operational)

About the Role

Lead client engagements centered on identifying, assessing, and mitigating strategic and operational risks. Develop actionable insights and long-term risk frameworks in alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

  • Direct end-to-end risk advisory projects from scoping to execution
  • Collaborate with clients to understand business objectives and risk exposure
  • Design and implement risk management frameworks tailored to client needs
  • Evaluate operational processes for vulnerabilities and inefficiencies
  • Advise leadership teams on strategic decision-making under uncertainty
  • Conduct risk assessments across people, processes, and technology
  • Identify emerging risks related to market shifts or regulatory changes
  • Facilitate workshops and executive sessions on risk posture
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies with measurable outcomes
  • Oversee risk reporting and dashboard development for stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations
  • Integrate risk insights into business planning cycles
  • Mentor junior team members in risk analysis methodologies
  • Contribute to practice development and service offering innovation
  • Support business development through proposal creation and client pitches
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of risk trends and frameworks
  • Coordinate with external auditors and regulators when required
  • Manage multiple engagements with competing deadlines
  • Translate complex risk concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Promote a culture of proactive risk awareness within client organizations

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in business administration or risk-related discipline
  • Certified in Enterprise Risk Management (CERM or similar)
  • Prior consulting firm experience at national or global level
  • Exposure to digital transformation risk assessment
  • Experience in cybersecurity risk integration
  • Leadership in diversity and inclusion initiatives within teams

Compensation

Competitive market rate based on experience and qualifications

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Part of a national risk advisory practice with cross-functional collaboration

Why This Role Matters

Organizations face increasing complexity in managing strategic shifts and operational disruptions. This role directly supports leadership teams in building resilient, forward-looking risk postures that enable confident decision-making in uncertain environments.

Growth Opportunities

Directors have access to continuous learning, leadership training, and paths to expand influence within the advisory practice, including potential advancement to senior leadership roles.

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CrossCountry Consulting
A consulting firm specializing in NetSuite implementation, optimization, and technical support services.
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Job Details
Department Risk Advisory – RC-Strategic & Operational
Category management
Posted 9 months ago