Senior Associate, Disputes & Economics

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

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

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Associate Management Consultant to play a key role in delivering complex client engagements across strategy, operations, and transformation initiatives. The Senior Associate 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.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Analysis

Lead defined workstreams within consulting 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 Associate consultants, 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

Required Qualifications

BacheloraEUR(TM)s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

3-5 years of experience in management consulting or a relevant strategy, operations, or advisory role

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

Preferred Qualifications

MasteraEUR(TM)s degree or MBA

Experience leading workstreams or small teams

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

What We Offer

Exposure to high-impact, complex consulting engagements

Accelerated career development with a clear path to Manager

Leadership and professional development training

Competitive compensation and benefits

A collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture

Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email or call toll-free . This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2250450
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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