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NTT America, Inc. Risk & Compliance Senior Director Consulting Practice Lead in New York, New York
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 Senior Director Consulting Practice Lead to join our team in New York, New York (US-NY), United States (US).
About the Practice
Our Risk & Compliance Consulting practice is comprised of senior management consultants who partner with clients across industries to navigate today’s increasingly complex risk, regulatory, and compliance environment. We help organizations protect institutional assets, enhance operational efficiency, and safeguard business profitability.
Our core capabilities include:
Operational risk management
Internal and external regulatory compliance
Financial crimes prevention
Digital fraud and risk technology solutions
Role Overview
As Senior Director, Practice Lead , you will serve as a strategic and operational leader within our fast‑growing Risk & Compliance consulting practice. This is a highly visible role combining client leadership, practice building, and thought leadership.
You will work hands‑on with executive stakeholders at top U.S. banks, global payment providers, and leading wealth management firms , helping them achieve their digital, data, and transformation objectives. Leveraging NTT DATA’s global footprint , this role offers the opportunity to drive impact across industries—and potentially across geographies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and scale the Risk & Compliance Consulting practice
Oversee delivery of the largest, most complex, and high‑impact client engagements
Partner with executive leadership to define enterprise strategy and business objectives
Shape the long‑term strategic direction of the practice while driving near‑term execution
Serve as a trusted advisor to C‑suite and senior executives
Provide deep subject‑matter expertise across risk, compliance, financial crime, and fraud
Deliver thought leadership and develop innovative, market‑leading consulting offerings
Advise clients on business strategy, technology strategy, and investment prioritization
Build and sustain long‑term executive relationships at targeted client organizations
Contribute to solution development, go‑to‑market strategy, and firmwide decision‑making
Qualifications
15+ years of progressive experience in Risk & Compliance, including:
Business development and revenue growth
Executive client relationship management
Talent development and practice leadership
8+ years in a Management Consulting environment (Big 4 preferred) with strong delivery and client engagement ownership
5+ years of credit experience in one or more of the following:
Institutional, Corporate, or Commercial credit across product lines
Commercial, Corporate, or Markets loan workouts 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 enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory remediation programs
Risk identification across operational, reputational, financial crime, and compliance domains
Financial crimes, fraud risk, resilience, and controls
5+ years of risk experience within one or more of the following sectors:
Banking & Financial Services
Life Sciences
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Commercial and/or Consumer industries
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading global, cross‑functional, and matrixed teams
Product design, configuration, or platform enablement experience
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or 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.
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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.