Managing Director - Risk Advisory; Strategic & Operational

Managing Director - Risk Advisory (Strategic & Operational)

From the beginning, our goal has been to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest—one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success.

With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology‑enabled transformation, and transactions, 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 a Managing Director at Cross Country Consulting, you will build and grow our Risk Advisory presence in the Chicago market, shape our go‑to‑market strategy, and expand client relationships across diverse industries, including manufacturing, life sciences, consumer products, energy, and technology.

• Market Leadership & Growth:
  Expand Cross Country’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, Midwestern, 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.
• Lead complex risk transformation, operational risk, and enterprise risk engagements for commercial and private equity/growth‑oriented organizations.
• Design and implement operating models, governance structures, and internal control frameworks that support business objectives.
• Provide senior‑level advisory across risk domains, balancing risk management, operational effectiveness, and strategic enablement.
• 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.
• Oversee client accounts and engagements, serving as an escalation point for complex delivery, commercial, and team matters.
• Proactively identify and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies across client engagements.
• Coach and develop teams by setting clear objectives, providing feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Contribute to the evolution of Risk Advisory offerings, methodologies, and talent strategy.

• 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, including enterprise risk management (ERM), operational resilience, and internal control 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.
• A continuous learning mindset and openness to evolving methodologies, technologies, and client needs.
• An entrepreneurial approach with the ability to build offerings, teams, and long‑term client relationships in a growth‑oriented environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field.
• Certifications such as CIA, CISA, CCSA, CPA, CRMP, and CRISC preferred.
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