Ankura Consulting Group

Director, Forensic Data & Analytics - Risk Advisory

Ankura Consulting Group$85K — $125K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-5+ years in investigations, litigation, or regulatory compliance projects
  • 4-6+ years experience in SQL and Python; preferred experience with Tableau, Power BI, and cloud platforms
  • Proven track record leading teams and managing complex client expectations
  • Strong business acumen with advanced technical proficiency in SQL and Python
  • Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex ideas to stakeholders
  • Highly adaptable, thriving in environments that require 'Collaborative Lateral Thinking'
  • Currently authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee entire project workstreams, ensuring quality control across deliverables.
  • Manage and mentor project teams, guiding analysis and professional development.
  • Lead client presentations, interacting with lawyers, regulators, and executives.
  • Master data storytelling by translating complex findings into compelling narratives.
  • Support Practice Leaders with strategic growth initiatives and new service offerings.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work option with consideration for remote locations on a case-by-case basis.
Full Job Description

Practice Overview:Ankura’s Risk Advisory group, specifically the Forensic Data & Analytics (FDA) team, focuses on high-profile investigations, regulatory compliance, and financial crimes. We excel in navigating complex environments through "Collaborative Lateral Thinking," bringing together diverse expertiseto look at problems from unconventional angles. Our team is currently expanding into key markets including New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

Role Overview:The Director is a pivotal leadership role requiring a blend of technical mastery and strategic business acumen. You will oversee project workstreams, manage projectteams, and act as a primary point of contact for clients.

Value Proposition:This is a unique opportunity to build outa practice in expanding offices (including NY,DCand Chicago) and influence the team's culture and capabilities from the ground up. You will have direct exposure to diverse, challenging projects with significant business and legal impact.

Ideally this role will be hybrid based out of one of our locations; however, remote locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee entire project workstreams and ensure rigorous quality control across all deliverables.

  • Manage and mentorprojectteams, providing guidance on analysis and fostering professional development.

  • Lead client presentations and manage interactions with lawyers, regulators, and C-suite audiences.

  • Master "data storytelling" by translating complex financial and technical findings into persuasive narratives.

  • Support Practice Leaders in strategic growth initiatives and the development of new service offerings.

Requirements:

  • 4–5+ years of experience in investigations, litigation, or regulatory compliance projects.

  • 4-6+years of experience using SQL and Python, preferably with additionalexperience in Tableau, Power BI, R, and / or cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, BigQuery, etc.)

  • Proventrack recordof leading teams and managing complex client expectations.

  • Strong business acumen paired with advanced technicalproficiencyin SQL and Python.

  • Exceptional communication and presence, with the ability to articulate complex ideas with confidence, to both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Highly adaptable and able to thrive in an environment that demands "Collaborative Lateral Thinking."

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or New York, Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $85,000 to $125,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

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About Ankura Consulting Group

Ankura Consulting Group is a management consulting firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company provides consulting services in the areas of data analytics, investigations, disputes and litigation, risk and compliance, and strategy and performance. Ankura Consulting Group serves clients in the healthcare, financial services, energy, and construction industries, among others. The company has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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