Consulting Director - Insurance

Director of Insurance Consulting – NTT DATA UK&I

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Director of Insurance Consulting to help grow and scale our Insurance consulting capability across the UK and Ireland.

This role is ideal for an ambitious consulting leader with strong experience across Life & Pensions, Specialty, and/or General Insurance who is looking to play a key role in building a growing practice within a globally recognised technology and consulting organisation.

You will work closely with insurance clients to shape and deliver transformation programmes spanning business change, digital transformation, operating model evolution, customer experience, and technology-enabled transformation. You will also help expand our market presence, strengthen client relationships, and support the continued growth of the consulting team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role combining client delivery, business development, sector leadership, and practice building.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Life & Pensions, Specialty, and General Insurance clients.
• Leading consulting engagements focused on business transformation, operating model redesign, digital transformation, customer experience, and regulatory change.
• Supporting the growth of NTT DATA’s Insurance consulting capability across the UK&I market.
• Helping shape go‑to‑market propositions and sector offerings aligned to client priorities.
• Contributing to business development activities, including proposals, bids, and strategic pursuits.
• Collaborating with technology, delivery, and industry teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Mentoring and developing consultants across the practice.
• Supporting recruitment and helping build a collaborative, high‑performing consulting culture.
• Representing NTT DATA in client workshops, industry events, and executive discussions.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong consulting and/or industry leadership experience within Insurance.
• Experience across one or more of:
• Life & Pensions
• Specialty Insurance
• General Insurance
• Proven experience delivering transformation programmes with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of insurance operating models, customer journeys, distribution, claims, policy administration, and regulatory change.
• Experience contributing to consulting sales, account growth, or proposition development.
• Understanding of current industry trends including AI, automation, customer transformation, digital platforms, and data‑led transformation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with a passion for team development and growth.
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast‑growing and entrepreneurial consulting environment.

About Us

NTT DATA is a top 10 global IT services provider, headquartered in Tokyo and operating in more than 50 countries worldwide. We combine deep industry expertise with leading capabilities across business consulting, cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

In the UK&I, we are known for our collaborative culture, client‑centric approach, and long‑term partnerships with major public and private sector organisations.