CrossCountry Consulting
Director, Regulatory Risk - Financial Services
CrossCountry Consulting, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02108
Director, Regulatory Risk - Financial Services
From the beginning, our goal was 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. CrossCountry Consulting is a trusted business advisory firm, specializing in accounting advisory, business transformation, risk & compliance, cybersecurity, and technology solutions. As a Director, you will serve as a member of our leadership team to create, develop, and build our presence in the Boston market. You will play a pivotal role in being responsible and guiding our clients to design and develop solutions related to the evolving regulatory compliance landscape within the financial services industry. The candidate must possess the experience and the ability to implement industry standards and best practices to assess, advise, design, and/or recommend complex, enterprise-wide, regulatory compliance, and/or risk management, policies and procedures, methodologies, toolkits, and templates. Client Delivery (~45%)
Work with financial services (FS) clients to understand their risk strategy, transformation opportunities, and regulatory challenges Lead client engagements to develop, implement risk and compliance programs in line with FS regulatory guidance including designing and implementing frameworks, operating models, policies, processes, and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements for clients across the 3 lines of defense Provide guidance, insights, and strategic planning support to client business units on issues related to FS risk transformation, remediation, and compliance with regulatory guidance across financial and non-financial risk areas Perform risk program gap analysis & maturity assessments including recommendation & prioritization reporting Collaborate with clients to drive the design/rationalization & testing of business process controls and outputs for compliance with applicable laws and regulations Monitor applicable financial sector U.S. federal and state regulations, stay up to date on industry trends and emerging risks Contribute to add-on/cross sell revenue generation with existing clients and develop business with new clients Remediation of regulatory findings/issues across non-financial and financial risk areas Provides thought leadership to executive audiences Deliver effective presentations & training across all levels of an organization as required Deep expertise in banking and capital markets Solid understanding of US and state regulatory agencies (e.g. OCC, FDIC, FRB, SEC, CFTC etc.) Advanced knowledge of multiple risk management disciplines, strategies, regulations, controls, procedures, and processes experience leading the design/execution of risk assessment frameworks and methodologies to identify, assess, measure, monitor, and control non-financial and financial risks Experience monitoring regulatory trends Experience developing risk metrics and reporting and issues management Practice Leadership (~10%)
Account management: oversee client engagements, maintain strong relationships with senior client personnel, and have a solid understanding of clients business Coaching and development: provide coaching and training opportunities for team members leveraging individual skills and the firms people first culture. Recruiting and retention: take an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining top talent Thought leadership: share expertise in technical domain(s) with team members and clients, including case studies, white papers, learning materials, and other resources Serve as a key leader in our risk advisory practice by guiding and directing strategic firm initiatives around ERM and regulatory operations, process, and technology capabilities Business Development (~45%)
Actively pursue business development opportunities and market a full range of risk and compliance services to prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities Foster culture of growth and a business development mindset and act as a thought leader in the market Sales, delivery, solution development, and practice leadership across the following focus areas: Regulatory reporting transformation including Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC Remediation of regulatory risk matters encompassing liquidity, interest rate, credit, and operational risks Design and implementation of financial and operational risk platforms Capital markets and trading operations and reporting Operating model assessment and design and risk management framework assessment and design What You'll Bring:
15+ years of applicable consulting and delivery around risk & regulatory strategy and transformation projects, specifically as it relates to risk management program enhancement, regulatory remediation, and compliance Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm), preferably at a large, global accounting firm or with a management consulting firm Experience in LFI, enhanced prudential standards, resolution/recovery planning, and various Basel accords Solid understanding of applicable regulations (e.g. SR 16-11, SR 11-7, FFIEC, DFAST/CCAR etc.) Experience in regulation impact analysis and the strategic implementation of new and evolving requirements Knowledge of technology and GRC data solutions to support Strong knowledge of commercial/retail banking and capital markets products (e.g., commercial/retail loans, interest rate derivatives, fixed income securities, repo, etc.) Excellent communication and presentation skills Travel:
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%-30% (varies by client) Availability to work on client site or in office 3 days a week, with 2 days remote (hybrid environment) Education:
Bachelors degree (or higher) in accounting, business, finance, information systems, or other technical disciplines For applicants located in Boston, 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 $178,000 - $356,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits. 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. CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and 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.
From the beginning, our goal was 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. CrossCountry Consulting is a trusted business advisory firm, specializing in accounting advisory, business transformation, risk & compliance, cybersecurity, and technology solutions. As a Director, you will serve as a member of our leadership team to create, develop, and build our presence in the Boston market. You will play a pivotal role in being responsible and guiding our clients to design and develop solutions related to the evolving regulatory compliance landscape within the financial services industry. The candidate must possess the experience and the ability to implement industry standards and best practices to assess, advise, design, and/or recommend complex, enterprise-wide, regulatory compliance, and/or risk management, policies and procedures, methodologies, toolkits, and templates. Client Delivery (~45%)
Work with financial services (FS) clients to understand their risk strategy, transformation opportunities, and regulatory challenges Lead client engagements to develop, implement risk and compliance programs in line with FS regulatory guidance including designing and implementing frameworks, operating models, policies, processes, and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements for clients across the 3 lines of defense Provide guidance, insights, and strategic planning support to client business units on issues related to FS risk transformation, remediation, and compliance with regulatory guidance across financial and non-financial risk areas Perform risk program gap analysis & maturity assessments including recommendation & prioritization reporting Collaborate with clients to drive the design/rationalization & testing of business process controls and outputs for compliance with applicable laws and regulations Monitor applicable financial sector U.S. federal and state regulations, stay up to date on industry trends and emerging risks Contribute to add-on/cross sell revenue generation with existing clients and develop business with new clients Remediation of regulatory findings/issues across non-financial and financial risk areas Provides thought leadership to executive audiences Deliver effective presentations & training across all levels of an organization as required Deep expertise in banking and capital markets Solid understanding of US and state regulatory agencies (e.g. OCC, FDIC, FRB, SEC, CFTC etc.) Advanced knowledge of multiple risk management disciplines, strategies, regulations, controls, procedures, and processes experience leading the design/execution of risk assessment frameworks and methodologies to identify, assess, measure, monitor, and control non-financial and financial risks Experience monitoring regulatory trends Experience developing risk metrics and reporting and issues management Practice Leadership (~10%)
Account management: oversee client engagements, maintain strong relationships with senior client personnel, and have a solid understanding of clients business Coaching and development: provide coaching and training opportunities for team members leveraging individual skills and the firms people first culture. Recruiting and retention: take an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining top talent Thought leadership: share expertise in technical domain(s) with team members and clients, including case studies, white papers, learning materials, and other resources Serve as a key leader in our risk advisory practice by guiding and directing strategic firm initiatives around ERM and regulatory operations, process, and technology capabilities Business Development (~45%)
Actively pursue business development opportunities and market a full range of risk and compliance services to prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities Foster culture of growth and a business development mindset and act as a thought leader in the market Sales, delivery, solution development, and practice leadership across the following focus areas: Regulatory reporting transformation including Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC Remediation of regulatory risk matters encompassing liquidity, interest rate, credit, and operational risks Design and implementation of financial and operational risk platforms Capital markets and trading operations and reporting Operating model assessment and design and risk management framework assessment and design What You'll Bring:
15+ years of applicable consulting and delivery around risk & regulatory strategy and transformation projects, specifically as it relates to risk management program enhancement, regulatory remediation, and compliance Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm), preferably at a large, global accounting firm or with a management consulting firm Experience in LFI, enhanced prudential standards, resolution/recovery planning, and various Basel accords Solid understanding of applicable regulations (e.g. SR 16-11, SR 11-7, FFIEC, DFAST/CCAR etc.) Experience in regulation impact analysis and the strategic implementation of new and evolving requirements Knowledge of technology and GRC data solutions to support Strong knowledge of commercial/retail banking and capital markets products (e.g., commercial/retail loans, interest rate derivatives, fixed income securities, repo, etc.) Excellent communication and presentation skills Travel:
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%-30% (varies by client) Availability to work on client site or in office 3 days a week, with 2 days remote (hybrid environment) Education:
Bachelors degree (or higher) in accounting, business, finance, information systems, or other technical disciplines For applicants located in Boston, 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 $178,000 - $356,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits. 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. CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and 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.