Director, Data Analytics Consulting

Control Risks•Chicago, IL

69d•$170,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role may be based in Washington DC, San Francisco, Houston, or Chicago. We’re looking for a builder. Someone ready to help shape the next stage of Control Risks’ Data Analytics journey in the Americas. If you thrive in entrepreneurial environments and want to lead a growing, globally connected practice, this is your opportunity. We are seeking a commercially minded leader to drive the growth and market expansion of Control Risks’ Data Analytics practice across the Americas. The Director will combine strategic business development, client engagement, and analytics-driven advisory expertise to expand our footprint in analytics-enabled investigations, compliance, and risk advisory. This role focuses on three key areas: Business Development & Market Growth – Lead origination, pipeline development, and go-to-market initiatives across target industries and regions. Client Delivery & Advisory – Oversee strategic, high-impact projects ensuring excellence, innovation, and measurable outcomes. Team Leadership & Capability Building – Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performing analytics team across the Americas. The ideal candidate brings experience building or growing consulting practices serving legal, compliance, and risk functions, ideally within complex, regulated environments such as financial services, life sciences, or technology.

Requirements

7–9 years of relevant professional experience in consulting, investigations, compliance, or analytics-enabled services, with increasing responsibility for project delivery, client engagement, and team leadership.
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver analytics-driven solutions that support investigations, regulatory reviews, or compliance transformation initiatives.
Experience contributing to business development, supporting proposals, pursuits, and client outreach, with a desire to further develop commercial and sales leadership skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and collaboratively across disciplines to deliver high-value outcomes for client.
Strong understanding of data analytics concepts and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python), able to translate analytical outputs into meaningful insights for clients.
Familiarity with compliance, legal, or investigative contexts, such as anti-bribery, fraud, AML, sanctions, or broader regulatory frameworks.
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, lightly structured environment, able to take initiative, navigate ambiguity, and drive progress with limited oversight.
Ambitious and growth-oriented, eager to develop into a senior leadership role and take on increasing commercial and practice-management responsibilities as the Americas practice expands.
Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree in data analytics, accounting, finance, or a related field is advantageous.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders, clients, and partners.
Proven ability to build and nurture professional relationships, collaborate effectively across teams, and contribute to client development efforts.
Commercially minded and comfortable in client-facing environments, with a developing interest in business development and go-to-market strategy.
Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, lightly structured setting, able to take initiative, adapt quickly, and push projects forward without constant direction.
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities, with a focus on mentoring others and fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as client needs arise.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tools and platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python, not required to be hands-on daily, but comfortable engaging with technical detail where needed.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a commercial strategy to expand the Data Analytics practice in key sectors.
Lead sales pursuits, proposals, and client presentations to secure new mandates.
Build and maintain senior relationships with corporate clients, law firms, and partners.
Collaborate with Markets & Partnerships, Marketing, and regional leaders on go-to-market initiatives and thought leadership.
Track pipeline, revenue, and growth metrics to deliver on annual targets, operating entrepreneurially in a fast-moving, lightly structured environment where initiative and persistence drive results.
Develop work plans to identify, collect, aggregate and analyze relevant data from enterprise data systems to support clients and counsel
Design and implement qualitative and quantitative data analysis methodologies to discover meaningful trends, red flag behavior and optimize operational efficiencies.
Leverage analytics and technology to identify trends, anomalies, and risk indicators across large, complex datasets.
Advise clients and colleagues on high-profile, challenging and multi-jurisdictional matters requiring data analytics expertise.
Lead by example as a hands-on practitioner when needed, applying technical and analytical skills to support project delivery, troubleshoot complex data challenges, and ensure client expectations are met - demonstrating both leadership and ownership of the Americas delivery footprint.
Lead and inspire a diverse, high-performing team across multiple geographies, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Partner with the Global Discovery + Data Insights leadership team to shape strategy, service offerings, and talent development.
Build and scale the Americas Data Analytics team: recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent to meet business growth goals.
Drive cultural and operational change within the Americas practice, influencing peers and stakeholders to embrace innovation, new delivery models, and a growth mindset.
Mentor and coach junior team members to help them advance professionally and foster a productive and enjoyable work environment.
Foster clear, consistent communication across teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, progress, and client expectations.
Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of complex analytics projects – managing scope, budget, and evolving client priorities with sound judgment, agility, and a bias for action.
Work to exceed clients’ expectations while identifying and mitigating business risks associated with projects.
Establish and uphold consistent project management standards and best practices to ensure efficiency, accountability, and quality across all engagements.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including analytics, legal, and compliance experts, to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions that meet client needs.