Director Governance Risk and Compliance

Delhi / NCR Full-time Management Consulting Director

Director – Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Location

Delhi NCR (Preferred)
Candidates willing to relocate to Delhi NCR may be considered. The role requires close collaboration with leadership and client engagement teams based in the region.

Practice

Risk Consulting | Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Director to lead and grow our Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) practice. The ideal candidate will bring strong consulting experience, deep technical expertise in GRC domains, and a proven track record of leading client engagements, managing teams, and contributing to business growth.

This is a client-facing leadership role that will work closely with domestic clients and support international/network firm initiatives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering strategic engagements, developing new business opportunities, and mentoring future leaders within the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Leadership

Lead complex consulting engagements across Governance, Risk & Compliance domains.
Advise clients on risk management, governance frameworks, controls, and compliance programs.
Manage end-to-end engagement delivery while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and executive leadership.
Drive solution development aligned with client business objectives.

Business Development

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and prospective client accounts.
Support proposal development, presentations, and client pitches.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Contribute to market building and practice growth initiatives.
Participate in developing new service offerings and go-to-market strategies.

Team & Practice Development

Mentor and coach managers and consultants.
Build high-performing teams and foster a strong consulting culture.
Support recruitment and talent development initiatives.
Drive knowledge sharing and capability-building across the practice.

International Collaboration

Work closely with network firms and international teams on cross-border engagements and strategic initiatives.
Support domestic as well as international project opportunities.
Contribute to the growth and visibility of the practice globally.

Required Experience

Professional Experience

Approximately 12-15 years of relevant consulting experience, with progression to Senior Manager or Director level.
Demonstrated experience managing client engagements and leading teams.
Proven exposure to business development, proposal creation, and client acquisition activities.
Experience working in consulting firms is strongly preferred, including Big 4 or other established consulting/advisory firms.

Domain Expertise

Strong experience across one or more of the following areas:

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Internal Audit
Internal Controls
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Risk Consulting
Regulatory Compliance Programs
Corporate Governance Frameworks

Sector Experience

Industry experience across diverse sectors is welcome.
Oil & Gas experience will be considered an advantage.
Candidates primarily focused on Financial Services or Telecom sectors may be less aligned with the requirement.

Qualifications

Essential

Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.

Considered

MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification may be considered where supported by strong relevant consulting and GRC experience.

Key Success Factors

Strong technical grounding in GRC and risk consulting.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead large client engagements independently.
Commercial acumen with demonstrated business development capability.
Entrepreneurial mindset with aspiration to grow into senior leadership roles.
Flexibility to travel as required for client and business needs.
Long-term career orientation and commitment to building a consulting practice.

Working Model

Primarily office/client-facing role.
Significant collaboration with leadership, client teams, and network firms.
Travel flexibility is expected.
This role is not intended to be a fully remote or predominantly hybrid position due to the leadership and client engagement nature of the role.

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