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title: 'Associate Director at Crosslake Technologies LLC'
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# Associate Director at Crosslake Technologies LLC

- **Company:** Crosslake Technologies LLC
- **Location:** Manchester, United Kingdom
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-04-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/crosslaketech/4ff85bb5-fb8a-45b9-b448-f2872a9397c6

## Job description

## What we believe

Technology is no longer just an enabler of business strategy. It is the business strategy. And with AI reshaping how companies operate, compete and grow — while rapidly accelerating the pace of change — the stakes have never been higher. Our role We’re focused on helping private equity investors and portfolio company leaders drive value creation through technology. In a world where investors deploy trillions annually into software and tech-enabled businesses, we're the team that makes sure the underlying technology actually delivers. Our approach The expert judgment of our experienced practitioners is complemented by proven frameworks, tech-enabled solutions, and objective data to help organizations navigate critical technology decisions across diligence, transformation, growth, cybersecurity, AI, and operational execution.

## What we value

Everything we do is grounded in five core values: Service. Curiosity. Credibility. Commitment. Creativity. If you're energized by solving complex technology challenges and helping others succeed in critical moments, you'll fit right in.

Job Role Reporting to the Managing Director, the Associate Director is responsible for the successful delivery of client projects while collaborating on the strategic direction and vision of the region and company as a whole. As a part of this role, an Associate Director will also assist in streamlining project delivery by supporting post-sales activities including project set-up tasks, coordination of project-initiation steps with the client and/or target companies, analysis of client/target situations, and internal coordination of project team members as necessary.  The Associate Director will collaborate with and be supported by other key team members responsible for the project team.

## Key Responsibilities

- Assist with client-facing projects to deliver projects that meet their objectives on time and on budget
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on engagements as needed
- Coordinate and perform internal project kick-off tasks.
- Research client/target information as part of a project and provide assessments to advance overall project delivery
- Facilitate internal team communication and ensure team members have the necessary information for the next steps.
- Initiate and maintain delivery-related data in Salesforce and/or PSA systems as needed.
- Ensure all necessary project tasks are completed in a timely manner and client deadlines are consistently met.

## Requirements

- Entrepreneurial DNA with clear ownership of execution and delivery client satisfaction
- Excellent manager of people and clients
- Previous project management experience
- Experience managing multiple small-to-mid sized projects at once
- Ability to work independently and with a team in an extremely fast-paced environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
- Experience in Information Technology and/or M&A
- Insightful and curious attitude towards business operations in a variety of industries
- Strong strategic and analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Exceptional communicator and listener, particularly with clients and prospects.
- Willingness and natural tendency to ‘roll up one’s sleeves’ and assist wherever needed
- Team player who will work across the organization and company to continue improving the way we serve our customers
- Coachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement
- Approach critical tasks with drive and energy, with an eye on the bottom line and emphasis on predictable completion

## About Crosslake Technologies LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Crosslake Technologies is a global advisory firm that provides technical due diligence and value creation services to private equity investors and their portfolio companies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funded via Private Equity and Debt Financing)
- **Headquarters**: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (the company was founded by a former member of Microsoft’s Engineering Excellence team)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Business Consulting and Services, with a specialization in technology advisory for private equity.
- **Target customers**: B2B – private equity firms, portfolio company management teams, and institutional investors.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Make technology make a difference” – helping investors and management teams buy, build, and run better technology.

## Products & Services
- **Technical Due Diligence**: Deep-dive assessments of a target company’s technology, architecture, engineering, and cybersecurity to inform investment decisions.
- **Value Creation Services**: Post-acquisition support including product strategy, engineering acceleration, carve-out/integration, and enterprise systems optimization.
- **AI & Data Advisory**: Guidance on artificial intelligence strategy, data architecture, and machine learning implementation.
- **Cybersecurity Consulting**: Risk assessment, security posture evaluation, and remediation planning.
- **TechIndicators® Platform**: A proprietary data-driven scoring system built on insights from 6,000+ prior PE transactions, used to bring objectivity to technology evaluations.
- **Software Development Services**: Custom engineering, tooling, and product development for portfolio companies.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: USD 35.5 million (latest); Total Funding: USD 50 million (Private Equity round in January 2021 led by Falfurrias Capital Partners, plus a USD 50M debt facility from Citizens Bank in September 2022)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Falfurrias Capital Partners (lead PE investor), Citizens Bank (debt provider). Strategic acquisitions include Corsis (2021), Renna Partners (2022), VantagePoint (2022), Intechnica (2023), and Lucen Partners (2025).
- **Growth Signals**: 10.5% year-over-year headcount growth (183 employees); expansion into EMEA with offices in London, Manchester, and Krakow; active job postings up 25% year-over-year; presence across 12 countries.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary Data Advantage**: The TechIndicators® platform, built on over 6,000 prior transactions, provides objective, data-driven benchmarks that competitors lack.
- **Deep Practitioner Expertise**: The team consists of former CTOs, CPOs, CISOs, CIOs, architects, and engineers – not traditional consultants – bringing hands-on operational experience.
- **End-to-End Coverage**: From pre-deal diligence through post-close value creation and exit, Crosslake offers a seamless continuum of services.
- **Acquisition Integration**: By absorbing specialized firms (Corsis, Intechnica, etc.), Crosslake has consolidated a rare combination of skills under one roof.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI & Data Expansion**: Actively building capabilities in artificial intelligence and data strategy to meet growing investor demand.
- **EMEA Growth**: Strengthening presence in Europe with dedicated leadership (e.g., Head of EMEA) and new offices in London and Krakow.
- **Platform Enhancement**: Continuing to invest in the TechIndicators® dataset and analytics to maintain its differentiation.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Scaling the practitioner community through targeted hiring and acquisitions of niche advisory teams.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First Culture**: Crosslake operates as a fully remote, flexible workplace, respecting time zones and offering autonomy over work hours.
- **Generous Benefits**: Company-sponsored private health and life insurance, liberal annual leave, family-friendly parental leave, and paid company holidays.
- **Learning & Development**: Formal and informal sessions to expand knowledge, plus mentorship opportunities through 1:1 Crosstalk sessions and interest-specific Slack channels.
- **Culture & Community**: Regular virtual happy hours, diverse interest channels, and a strong emphasis on connecting peers across the global team.
- **Employer Rating**: 4.1/5.0 on LinkedIn (49 reviews), with high marks for Culture (4.3), Compensation (4.2), and Work-Life Balance (4.2).
- **Active Hiring**: Currently 10 open positions across roles such as Consultant, Senior Software Engineer, Associate Director, and Technical Due Diligence Consultant.

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/crosslake-technologies)
2. [crosslaketech.com/about-us/](https://crosslaketech.com/about-us/)
3. [crosslaketech.com/crosslake-careers/](https://crosslaketech.com/crosslake-careers/)
4. [crosslaketech.com/our-team/](https://crosslaketech.com/our-team/)
5. [jobs.lever.co/crosslaketech](https://jobs.lever.co/crosslaketech)

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