Senior Managing Director, Data & Technology, IT Transformation Financial Services

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
** Practice Overview
** Ankura’s Data & Technology Business Group includes client services in the areas of Data Analytics & AI, Analytics & Data Strategy, and Cybersecurity. Our Data & Technology team helps our internal and external customers design, execute and test innovative solutions in each of our respective areas.
** Role Overview
** The IT Transformation Senior Managing Director role is an executive level position focused on driving significant new business origination, delivering complex client engagements, and scaling our corporate M&A IT advisory team. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record across the M&A transaction lifecycle with deep expertise in Financial Services and/or Insurance IT transformation. The candidate will be a "person of stature" and self-sustaining rainmaker who generates $3 - $5 million+ annually.

This role requires an individual who is both a deep technical expert and a proven rainmaker capable of building a team, defining a strategy, and driving a substantial book of business.
** Responsibilities
* ** Initiates and converts business opportunities and collaborates with other Senior Managing Directors to sell and deliver engagements that generate $3 - $5 million+ annually
* Establish the strategic roadmap and go-to-market plan for IT Transformation, aligning it with the firm’s global growth objectives
* Develop and implement a clear strategy into the firm’s service offerings and processes to help drive new revenue opportunities
* Serve as the executive engagement partner and quality assurance oversight for all major Financial Services related M&A and transformation projects, ensuring client satisfaction and driving follow-on work
* Lead comprehensive IT engagements advising Financial Services and Insurance clients on deal strategy, EBITDA proforma assessments, key risks, and transformation opportunities
* Serve as the expert lead for complex IT carve-out and divestiture projects, applying an end-to-end strategy and execution methodology. Key focus areas include Day One readiness, Transitional Service Agreements (TSA) management, and cost-to-separate analysis.
* Lead cross-functional post-close projects, including integration PMO leadership, to achieve cost synergy capture and operational optimization
* Advise on areas such as application consolidation, operating model design, and employee re-organization
* Design and implement solutions for G&A functions (Finance, HR, IT), including mapping corporate strategy to a new functional operating model and designing global risk mitigation and KPI tracking tools
* Design, craft and deliver client proposals, presentations, and marketing materials
* Participate in business development activities such as public speaking events, conferences, seminars, marketing events and client meetings
* Serve as a thought leader within the organization on M&A and IT Transformation innovation, sharing knowledge and best practices
* Market research and analysis, GTM strategy development, and sales enablement
* Responsible for innovating and enhancing the D&T business group technological capabilities and offerings
** Requirements
* ** BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or another analytical area
* 15+ years of progressive experience in M&A advisory, with a deep focus on Financial Services and/or Insurance within consulting
* Proven track record with Financial Services & Insurance clients
* The candidate will possess a strong personal brand and deep market-making relationships resulting in a robust flow of inbound calls and bookings
* A successful track record of revenue generating $3 - $5 million+ annually
* Strong background in financial analysis, including developing and tracking one-time cost to achieve models, synergy analysis, and reporting financial metrics to executive committees
* Experience with end-to-end strategy and execution carveout or merger technology#LI-NT1#LI-Remote 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…