Risk & Compliance Consulting Lead

Req ID: 356626 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Risk & Compliance Consulting Lead to join our team in Charlote, North Carolina (US-NC), United States (US).

Our Risk & Compliance Consulting team is composed of seasoned management consultants who help clients across industries navigate today’s complex risk management and compliance landscape. We support organizations in protecting institutional assets, enhancing operational efficiency, and mitigating threats to business profitability. Our practice specializes in operational risk management, internal and external compliance, financial crimes prevention, and digital fraud solutions.

As a Consulting Practice Leader, you will serve as a strategic leader within our growing practice. You’ll work hands-on with clients—ranging from top U.S. banks and global payment providers to leading wealth management firms—to help them achieve their digital, data, and transformational goals. With NTT DATA's global footprint, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in impactful work across industries and potentially across countries.  This is a highly visible leadership role with opportunities to shape offerings, develop thought leadership, drive practice growth, and establish long-term client relationships.

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Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and grow the Risk & Compliance consulting practice.
• Oversee the delivery of the largest and most complex client engagements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to set organizational strategy and business objectives.
• Influence long-term strategic focus and drive both tactical and transformational change.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, providing expert-level consulting and subject matter expertise.
• Deliver thought leadership and innovative, leading-edge consulting solutions.
• Guide clients on business strategy, technology strategy, and prioritization based on industry trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C‑suite executives in targeted organizations.
• Contribute to solution development and strategic decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in Risk & Compliance, including direct business development, client relationship management, and talent development.
• 8+ years of experience in a Management Consulting firm (Big 4 preferred) with strong customer engagement and delivery oversight.
• 5+ years’ experience:
• Credit experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Institutional, Corporate, or Commercial credit across all products
• Commercial, Corporate & Markets Loan Workout across major credit cycles
• Risk appetite, governance, and limits management
• Fraud, waste, and abuse
• Data and customer privacy
• Personal credit signing authority
• Enterprise Risk Management experience, including:
• Designing and executing risk management frameworks (including regulatory remediation)
• Risk identification across operational, reputational, financial crime, and compliance domains
• Financial crimes, fraud, risk, and resilience
• 5 + years of Risk experience in one or more of the following segments:
• Banking & Financial Services
• Life Sciences
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Commercial/Consumer sectors
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with global, cross-functional teams.
• Product design and configuration expertise.
• Graduate degree (MBA, MS, JD) preferred but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build and lead a high-impact consulting practice.
• Work with top-tier clients in financial services and beyond.
• Exposure to diverse projects and global collaboration.
• A culture that values innovation, leadership, and continuous learning.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $216,405 – 480,900. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.