Ncontracts, a leading provider of compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions for the financial services industry, has named Clay Carter as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Announced on August 19, 2025, Carter’s appointment strengthens Ncontracts’ commitment to robust cybersecurity and responsible AI governance, aligning with its ongoing growth and innovation in the financial sector.
Ncontracts appoints Clay Carter as Chief Information Security Officer.
Carter brings 20 years of cybersecurity expertise in financial services.
Focuses on securing Ncontracts’ SaaS platform and AI transformation.
Previously led security at Nielsen during a $16 billion transaction.
Ncontracts named to Inc. 5000 for seventh consecutive year.
Carter to ensure trust and compliance for over 5,000 financial clients.
Clay Carter joins Ncontracts with nearly two decades of cybersecurity leadership, tasked with overseeing the company’s comprehensive security strategy across its SaaS platform and corporate infrastructure. His role is pivotal in advancing Ncontracts’ AI transformation, ensuring robust security controls and governance for AI and machine learning capabilities. “Clay’s proven track record of building world-class security programs, combined with his deep understanding of financial services requirements, makes him the ideal leader to guide our security strategy,” said Michael Berman, founder and CEO of Ncontracts. Carter’s expertise will maintain trust among Ncontracts’ extensive client base, including banks, credit unions, and fintechs.
Carter’s background includes high-profile roles that highlight his ability to manage complex security operations. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and CISO at Nielsen, leading security during a $16 billion go-private transaction. Prior roles at Xylem Inc. saw him build a 45-person global product security team during the pandemic, while at GE Digital, he developed security architectures for critical infrastructure. “Joining Ncontracts as CISO is an incredible opportunity to champion a culture of security by design,” Carter said. “My focus is on ensuring our technology, including our use of trustworthy AI, delivers on our promise to protect our clients. I'm excited to help Ncontracts continue to be a trusted partner in a dynamic industry.”
The appointment comes as Ncontracts continues its impressive growth, recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for the seventh consecutive year. Serving over 5,000 financial institutions, fintechs, and mortgage companies, Ncontracts relies on its integrated risk and compliance solutions to streamline operations. Carter’s leadership will enhance the company’s security posture, ensuring its AI-driven solutions meet the stringent demands of the financial services industry while fostering innovation.
Ncontracts provides integrated risk management, compliance, and third-party risk management solutions to over 5,000 financial organizations including financial institutions, mortgage companies, registered investment advisors, and fintechs. Ncontracts solutions combine software with expert services to help financial organizations streamline risk and compliance management through an intuitive, cloud-based platform.
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