Senior Director, 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 highly accomplished Senior Director, Management Consulting to provide executive-level leadership across client engagements, drive significant revenue growth, and shape the strategic direction of the consulting practice. The Senior Director serves as a trusted advisor to C-suite and board-level stakeholders and plays a critical role in building the firmaEUR(TM)s brand, capabilities, and talent pipeline.

This role is ideal for senior consulting leaders preparing for Partner or Principal-level responsibilities while already operating with a strong commercial and strategic mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Client Leadership

Act as executive sponsor for strategic, high-impact client engagements

Advise C-suite and board-level stakeholders on enterprise strategy, transformation, and performance improvement

Lead the design and oversight of complex, multi-workstream engagements across geographies and functions

Ensure delivery excellence, value realization, and long-term client satisfaction

Revenue Ownership & Business Development

Own and grow a significant client portfolio and revenue target

Identify, originate, and close new business opportunities across priority accounts and markets

Lead complex proposal efforts, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations

Build long-term, trusted client relationships that drive repeat business

Practice & Capability Leadership

Shape the strategic direction of the consulting practice, including service offerings and go-to-market priorities

Drive thought leadership, intellectual capital development, and market positioning

Represent the firm externally through executive forums, conferences, and industry events

Sponsor firm-wide initiatives focused on innovation, operational excellence, and growth

Talent & Culture Leadership

Lead, mentor, and sponsor Directors, Managers, and high-potential consultants

Play a key role in senior talent recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development

Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven consulting culture

Required Qualifications

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

8-10 years of progressive experience in management consulting or a closely related advisory role

Demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex consulting engagements

Proven track record of revenue generation, account leadership, and business development

Experience advising senior executives and influencing enterprise-level decisions

Exceptional executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Deep expertise in one or more industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology, energy, public sector)

Experience in a top-tier consulting firm or high-growth consulting practice

International and multi-market engagement experience

Key Competencies

Enterprise-level strategic thinking and judgment

Strong commercial acumen and ownership mindset

Executive presence and influence

Practice-building and people leadership

Ability to balance client delivery, growth, and firm leadership

What We Offer

Senior leadership role with significant influence over firm strategy and growth

Clear pathway to Partner / Principal or equivalent leadership role

Highly competitive compensation, performance incentives, and benefits

Opportunity to shape market-leading consulting offerings

Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive firm 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
    JD2250477
  • 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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