Manager - Risk Advisory (Regulatory and Compliance)

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. Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here. 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 solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites you to contribute beyond the scope of client delivery.  In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that will typically fall into one of the following categories: Compliance Transformation, Compliance Automation, Regulatory Change, Consumer Protection and Regulatory Remediation. We are looking for passionate self-starters who enjoy learning and staying current with industry trends and technologies, excel at leading teams and mentoring others, and get excited about helping our clients strategically solve complex risk challenges.   What You'll Do:

Provide excellent client service and develop and nurture client relationships, serving as a liaison between clients and project teams, understanding their business needs, and delivering responsive and high-quality service.

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance programs, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Advise clients and internal teams on regulatory change management, compliance readiness, and exam preparation, including direct engagement with regulators and regulatory bodies.

Collaborate with legal, risk, and operational client teams to ensure comprehensive compliance coverage across all business lines.

Serve as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and industry-specific regulations impacting all business lines.

Conduct research and analysis, leveraging data to derive valuable insights and actionable recommendations for clients.

Lead working meetings with clients and participate in formal client briefings.

Oversee the operational aspects of ongoing projects, including engagement planning, budget development, progress monitoring, and quality control of deliverables.

Lead development of compelling, easy-to-consume, data-driven deliverables that pragmatically solve client problems.

Structure, implement, and synthesize research and analysis on a range of key industry developments and trends to inform client deliverables, proposals, marketing materials, and market strategies.

Participate in advancing the Risk Advisory service line through internal initiatives such as recruiting, business development, thought leadership, and knowledge sharing.

Cultivate new client relationships and deepen existing ones, leveraging a deep understanding of their business and delivering exceptional results.

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 compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.

Serve as a coach and mentor to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.

Collaborate with CrossCountry and client team members to address business obstacles, explore potential solutions, and create impactful deliverables.

What You'll Bring:

5+ years prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)

Regulator experience (CFPB, OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve) is also highly desired and/or you are confident and have experience presenting and engaging with regulators.

Demonstrated success in building and managing compliance programs for complex organizations, including experience with regulatory relations management and regulatory response handling.

Deep expertise in federal regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks, including presenting to and engaging with major U.S. regulatory agencies.

Proven ability to interpret, implement, and monitor compliance with key federal regulations

Experience conducting regulatory mapping, compliance testing, and regulatory change management across multiple domains.

Ability to lead regulatory exam preparation, respond to regulatory inquiries, and manage remediation activities.

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 including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.

Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multifaceted issues

Excellent written and verbal communications and analytical thinking skills.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

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).