Director, Financial Services Advisory; D&E

Ankura is recruiting highly motivated Directors for its Financial Services Advisory Practice. Directors will help clients solve complex challenges across banking, capital markets, insurance, asset management, and fintech with expertise in Business Strategy and Transformation, M&A Advisory and Integration, Risk, Control and Compliance, and Data and Technology.

• Lead project delivery and participate in engagements of all sizes, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Develop practical and innovative solutions to address client needs and present clear, concise findings and recommendations to client stakeholders.
• Conduct rigorous data analysis, synthesize information, and generate creative hypotheses.
• Contribute to the development of project plans, methodologies, and deliverables.
• Oversee the work of junior team members, providing guidance, mentorship, quality assurance, and constructive feedback.
• Interact directly with clients, building strong working relationships with stakeholders at various levels.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, presentations, and other materials.
• Develop thought leadership and intellectual property, and provide support for industry and networking events.
• Mentor, coach, and develop colleagues through knowledge sharing and training initiatives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in financial services.
• Participate in team meetings and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.

• 4–7 years of consulting and/or industry experience.
• Demonstrable experience in one or more financial services sectors: banking, capital markets, life insurance, property & casualty, specialty insurance, annuities, retirement, asset management, or fintech.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality results on complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience interpreting complex data, identifying anomalies, and developing actionable insights.
• Experience in business and data analysis for strategic initiatives such as revenue growth, cost reduction, or risk mitigation.
• Experience envisioning future‑state operating models, comparing current and target states, and designing roadmaps to close gaps.
• Experience with process improvement and efficiency tools, control enhancement, technology and data enablement, and organizational design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence decisions at senior levels.
• Strong interpersonal and client‑management skills, building rapport and trust.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, or Tableau (plus).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Strong aptitude in program/project management and change management.
• Enthusiasm for growing a professional network and supporting business development activities.

• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Demonstrated professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Dedication to ownership of work product and meeting internal and external client deadlines.

For candidates in California, Colorado, or New York, Ankura will provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The Base Salary range is between $85,000 and $200,000, based on skill set, experience, and market factors. The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary.

Ankura is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please email  or call toll‑free +1.312‑583‑2122. This contact is dedicated exclusively to supporting disabled job seekers;

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