Director, Financial Services Advisory

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

The Financial Services Advisory Practice is part of the Disputes & Economics Business Group which is one of five strategic Business Groups at Ankura.

Practice Overview

Ankura Financial Services is dedicated to addressing complex, mission-critical challenges for clients. Operating in high-stakes, client-centric environments, the firm combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored solutions to its clients’ most pressing issues. Ankura FS leadership brings more than 20 years of experience partnering with leading bank and non-bank financial institutions to navigate and resolve their most complex challenges.

What We Offer

• Exposure to high-impact, complex consulting engagements

• Accelerated career development with a clear path to Senior Manager.

• Leadership and professional development training

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• A collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-performing Management Consultant at Manager level to play a key role in delivering complex client engagements across strategy, operations, and transformation initiatives. The Director acts as a bridge between project leadership and junior team members, taking ownership of workstreams, driving analyses, and supporting client relationships.

This role is suited for experienced consultants ready to deepen their impact, lead workstreams, and mentor junior team members while continuing to build strong consulting and industry expertise.

Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Analysis

• Project Manage client engagements, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery

• Structure complex business problems and develop hypotheses and analytical frameworks

• Conduct advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses to generate insights and recommendations

• Develop client-ready deliverables, including executive-level presentations and reports

• Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders with clarity and confidence

Project & Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide Associates and Senior Associates, reviewing their work and supporting skill development

• Coordinate tasks and timelines within assigned workstreams

• Support project managers in tracking progress, risks, and dependencies

• Contribute to building a collaborative and high-performing project team environment

Client & Firm Development

• Build strong working relationships with client counterparts

• Support proposal development, business development efforts, and thought leadership initiatives

• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, methodology development, and capability building

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

• Experience in management consulting or a relevant strategy, operations, or advisory role

• Experience of managing client engagements and project teams.

• Demonstrable people management experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a structured approach

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent tools)

• Proven experience developing client-facing deliverables and interacting with clients

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Travel Flexible

Desirable Requirements

• Master’s degree or MBA

• Familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL)

• Industry experience in one or more sectors (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology, energy)

Key Competencies

• Hypothesis-driven and structured problem solving

• Stakeholder communication and relationship management

• Coaching and feedback skills

• Ownership mindset and accountability

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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