Director, Disputes & Economics

Overview

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

We are seeking an accomplished Director, Management Consulting to lead complex client engagements, manage senior client relationships, and contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the consulting practice. The Director plays a critical role in shaping client solutions, driving business development, and developing high-performing consulting teams.

This role is ideal for experienced consultants who combine deep problem-solving expertise with commercial acumen and are preparing for Partner or Principal-level leadership.

• Client Leadership & Delivery:
  Serve as a day-to-day executive sponsor for client engagements, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable impact
• Client Leadership & Delivery:
  Lead multiple complex consulting engagements across strategy, operations, and transformation initiatives
• Client Leadership & Delivery:
  Advise senior client stakeholders (VP, SVP, C-suite) on critical business challenges and strategic decisions
• Client Leadership & Delivery:
  Shape engagement scope, approach, and deliverables in alignment with client objectives
• Business Development & Growth:
  Lead proposal development, pricing, and contract negotiations for new and existing clients
• Business Development & Growth:
  Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and target markets
• Business Development & Growth:
  Contribute to the development of go-to-market strategies, offerings, and thought leadership
• Business Development & Growth:
  Support revenue growth and pipeline development aligned with practice goals
• Team & Practice Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and develop consulting managers, senior associates, and associates
• Team & Practice Leadership:
  Build high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, and performance management
• Team & Practice Leadership:
  Support talent recruitment, onboarding, and capability development
• Team & Practice Leadership:
  Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, culture building, and operational excellence
• Thought Leadership & Expertise:
  Develop and articulate points of view on industry trends and emerging client needs
• Thought Leadership & Expertise:
  Represent the firm at client meetings, conferences, and industry events
• Thought Leadership & Expertise:
  Drive continuous improvement of consulting methodologies and tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in management consulting or a relevant advisory role
• Proven track record of leading complex consulting engagements end-to-end
• Experience managing senior client stakeholders and influencing executive decision-making
• Strong business development and proposal leadership experience
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree
• Industry specialization in one or more sectors (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology, energy)
• Experience working in a top-tier consulting firm or high-growth boutique
• Exposure to international or multi-market engagements

• Strategic thinking and executive-level problem solving
• Commercial acumen and revenue ownership mindset
• Leadership, coaching, and talent development
• Client relationship management and influence
• Ability to balance delivery, growth, and people leadership

• Opportunity to shape and grow a consulting practice
• Direct exposure to senior executives and board-level discussions
• Clear pathway to Partner / Principal progression
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and benefits
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive firm culture

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