Chase A. McSweeney
Brooklyn
Summary
Seasoned Senior Risk Manager with a strong focus on strategic risk advisory and complex issue management. Leveraged expertise to guide senior leadership on critical risk discussions and ensure thorough evaluations of client opportunities. Established as a trusted advisor, facilitating seamless collaboration among diverse teams to enhance risk oversight.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Client Service Risk, PSSS Americas
McKinsey and Company
01.2025 - Current
- Continued to be a single point of contact for all Risk topics and discussions for half the US federal client base (e.g. Federal Finance), Canada and the West Coast region
- Led board exception requests in syndication with the Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel
- Risk lead for USG client facing collaborations
- Managed and co-managed the Public Sector colleagues for any moderate/high risk or complex client opportunities
- Collaborate with various functional teams to ensure a wholesome review (e.g. conflicts, Legal, Strategic Comms, etc.)
- In 2025, I was the key Risk Advisor for 151 USG Partnering cases, of which 11 were RSB discussions for moderate or high risk cases, and 3 full CSRC discussions
- Built rapport and become a trusted advisor for senior leadership at the firm including the Chief Risk Officer, General Counsel, Functional and USG Leadership
Manager, Client Service Risk, PSSS Americas
McKinsey and Company
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Acted as the single point of contact for all Risk topics and discussions for half the US federal client base (e.g. Federal Finance), Canada and the West Coast region
- Led board exception requests in syndication with the Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel
- Risk lead for USG client facing collaborations
- In 2024, I was the key Risk Advisor for 163 USG Partnering cases, of which 19 were RSB discussions for moderate or high risk cases, and 3 full CSRC discussions
Specialist, Client Service Risk, PSSS Americas
McKinsey and Company
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led and owned the review of a portfolio of Public Sector client opportunities
- Co-led the COVID-19 triage team to ensure all COVID-related engagements were reviewed
- Tracked and relayed risk trends to Risk and USG leadership
- Started being the point of contact for all USG Client Facing Collaborations
Professional Standards and Risk Coordinator
McKinsey and Company
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Manage the Firm’s current 421 active Senior Advisors (statistic as of June 1, 2019)
- Handle all new and renewal Senior Advisor requests, being the first contact to view the details of the proposed arrangement and flagging any potential Risks with the Sponsors and relevant functions
Professional Standards and Risk Administrator
McKinsey and Company
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Manage 325 current Senior Advisors (statistic as of December 14, 2016)
- Review and approve all SA invoices while acting as a single point of contact for all incoming requests, and see through the approvals process until submitted to the full Senior Advisors Committee
Partner Assistant
McKinsey and Company
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Support McKinsey consultant’s business needs in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Pull and analyze data from client reports
Licensed Insurance Producer
Brightway Insurance
Tampa
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Marketed and sold quality insurance policies
- Worked to protect our customers at a strong and competitive value
Community Development Analyst - Home Weatherization Assistance Program
State of Ohio, Development Services Agency
Columbus
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Reviewed agency reimbursement requests for accuracy and alignment with federal standards, and their technical and administrative reports and enforced timely submittal while following all standard guidelines
- Developed and implemented a ‘Best Practice Program’ for all 28 Ohio community action agencies increasing production by 39%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Business Economics
Franklin University
Columbus, OhioSkills
- People-centric leadership
- Public sector risk management
- Strategic risk advisory
- Complex issue management
- Trust-based counseling
- Risk and compliance ownership
- Solutions-oriented problem solving
Accomplishments
- Social Impact Chair for the DC Office Equal community (formerly GLAM)
- Completed various Firm sponsored trainings, including but not limited to:
- Human Leadership in the Age of AI (04/01/26)
- Storylining for Impact (03/01/26)
Timeline
Senior Manager, Client Service Risk, PSSS Americas
McKinsey and Company
01.2025 - Current
Manager, Client Service Risk, PSSS Americas
McKinsey and Company
01.2022 - 01.2025
Specialist, Client Service Risk, PSSS Americas
McKinsey and Company
01.2020 - 01.2022
Professional Standards and Risk Coordinator
McKinsey and Company
01.2018 - 01.2020
Professional Standards and Risk Administrator
McKinsey and Company
07.2016 - 01.2018
Partner Assistant
McKinsey and Company
05.2015 - 07.2016
Licensed Insurance Producer
Brightway Insurance
01.2015 - 05.2015
Community Development Analyst - Home Weatherization Assistance Program
State of Ohio, Development Services Agency
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Business Economics
Franklin University