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About the Role

Ankura's Financial Services Advisory Practice, a key part of the Disputes & Economics Business Group, addresses complex, critical challenges for clients. The practice utilizes advanced technology and deep industry expertise to provide tailored solutions for leading financial institutions. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Ankura FS is positioned to resolve intricate issues within the financial services sector. We are seeking a high-performing Director to join our practice in Riyadh, focusing on strategy, operations, and transformation initiatives. This role is crucial for bridging project leadership and junior team members, managing workstreams, driving analysis, and building client relationships. It is ideal for experienced consultants aiming to increase their impact, lead significant projects, mentor talent, and enhance their consulting and industry expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and project manage client engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes and timely delivery.
• Structure complex business problems, develop hypotheses, and design analytical frameworks to generate insights.
• Conduct advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses to provide actionable client recommendations.
• Develop client-ready deliverables, including executive presentations and comprehensive reports.
• Confidently present findings and strategic recommendations to diverse client stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide Associates and Senior Associates, offering constructive feedback and supporting their professional development.
• Effectively coordinate tasks and manage timelines within assigned project workstreams.
• Assist project managers in tracking project progress, identifying risks, and managing dependencies.
• Contribute to fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with client counterparts.
• Support proposal development, business development efforts, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Engage in internal knowledge sharing, methodology development, and capability building.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in management consulting or a relevant strategy, operations, or advisory role.
• Proven experience managing client engagements and leading project teams.
• Verifiable people management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a structured and methodical approach.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, or equivalent analytical and presentation tools.
• Proven track record of developing client-facing deliverables and engaging effectively with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Skills

• Management Consulting
• Strategy Development
• Operations Improvement
• Transformation Initiatives
• Project Management
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Client Presentations
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Team Leadership
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Thought Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Problem-Solving
• Structured Approach
• Communication Skills
• Hypothesis-driven problem solving
• Stakeholder communication
• Relationship management
• Coaching and feedback skills
• Ownership mindset and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and SQL (Desirable)

Work Environment and Additional Information

This full-time role is based in Riyadh. The position requires 5-10 years of experience. Travel is flexible. Desirable qualifications include a Master's degree or MBA, and industry experience in financial services, healthcare, technology, or energy sectors.