Principal Consultant

NTT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead large-scale transformation projects within Financial Services. This role involves driving business development, mentoring teams, and shaping client agendas to achieve measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a strong background in Banking, Insurance, or Wealth & Asset Management, and expertise in strategic problem-solving and commercial acumen. This position offers opportunities for career growth and global exposure in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Global exposure

Structured mentorship

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting or relevant industry experience, with a proven track record of delivery and leadership.
• Experience leading Banking, Insurance, or Wealth & Asset Management projects.
• Hands-on experience with business transformation, automation, or digital innovation projects.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-country projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities and shape deals.

Skills

Strategic problem-solving

Industry knowledge

Commercial acumen

Relationship-building

Influencing senior stakeholders

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields

Job description

Role Overview

As a Principal Consultant, you will lead large-scale transformation projects, drive business development, and mentor teams across Financial Services, covering Banking & Markets, Insurance, and Wealth & Asset Management. You’ll shape client agendas, influence senior stakeholders, and embed AI and digital capabilities to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-country projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives.
• Identify new business opportunities, shape deals, and contribute to proposals and pricing strategy.
• Coach and develop Consultants and Senior Consultants, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Ensure profitability and revenue growth through strategic account management.
• Lead the design and implementation of AI-enabled solutions and digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee quality assurance of delivery and support the development of innovative propositions.
• Demonstrate sense-making: form points of view, connect data and insights to business outcomes, and guide clients through ambiguity and change.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• 8+ years of consulting or relevant industry experience, with a proven track record of delivery and leadership.
• Expertise in strategic problem-solving, industry knowledge, and commercial acumen.
• Experience leading Banking, Insurance, or Wealth & Asset Management projects:
  • Banking: Domain expert/lead with experience in large-scale banking projects.
  • Insurance: Experience in digital transformation, operational excellence, and AI implementation across key insurance functions.
  • WAM: Delivers WAM-focused solutions in digital, regulatory, and operating model redesign.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with business transformation, automation, or digital innovation projects.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern engineering practices.
• Experience working in multi-country teams or with cross-border clients.
• Understanding of market trends in BFSI sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to shape deals, manage P&L responsibility, and drive revenue growth.

Attributes & Mindset

• Strategic thinker with strong business sense and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, especially with senior stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure, able to lead teams through complexity and change.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and client focus.
• Proactive in developing teams and supporting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates curiosity, sense-making, and the ability to guide clients through strategic transformation.

Career Development & Growth

At NTT Data, you’ll accelerate your career by leading AI-enabled transformation projects, shaping strategic agendas, and driving innovation across industries. You’ll benefit from global exposure, structured mentorship, and opportunities to influence the future of consulting through digital change and thought leadership.