Director, Disputes & Economics

Ankura; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Dubai is seeking an accomplished Director, Management Consulting to lead complex client engagements and contribute to growth. This role requires 5-8 years of experience in management consulting, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage senior client relationships. The firm offers competitive compensation and a clear pathway to partner level, focusing on excellence in consulting practices.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance incentives

Clear pathway to Partner / Principal progression

Collaborative, entrepreneurial firm culture

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in management consulting or relevant advisory role.
• Proven track record of leading complex consulting engagements end-to-end.
• Experience managing senior client stakeholders and influencing executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day executive sponsor for client engagements.
• Lead multiple complex consulting engagements across strategy, operations, and transformation.
• Advise senior client stakeholders on critical business challenges.

Skills

Strategic thinking and executive-level problem solving

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Client relationship management

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field

MBA or other relevant advanced degree

Job description

Overview

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

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Director, Management Consulting to lead complex client engagements, manage senior client relationships, and contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the consulting practice. The Director plays a critical role in shaping client solutions, driving business development, and developing high-performing consulting teams.

This role is ideal for experienced consultants who combine deep problem-solving expertise with commercial acumen and are preparing for Partner or Principal-level leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Leadership & Delivery: Serve as a day-to-day executive sponsor for client engagements, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable impact
• Client Leadership & Delivery: Lead multiple complex consulting engagements across strategy, operations, and transformation initiatives
• Client Leadership & Delivery: Advise senior client stakeholders (VP, SVP, C-suite) on critical business challenges and strategic decisions
• Client Leadership & Delivery: Shape engagement scope, approach, and deliverables in alignment with client objectives
• Business Development & Growth: Lead proposal development, pricing, and contract negotiations for new and existing clients
• Business Development & Growth: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and target markets
• Business Development & Growth: Contribute to the development of go-to-market strategies, offerings, and thought leadership
• Business Development & Growth: Support revenue growth and pipeline development aligned with practice goals
• Team & Practice Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop consulting managers, senior associates, and associates
• Team & Practice Leadership: Build high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, and performance management
• Team & Practice Leadership: Support talent recruitment, onboarding, and capability development
• Team & Practice Leadership: Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, culture building, and operational excellence
• Thought Leadership & Expertise: Develop and articulate points of view on industry trends and emerging client needs
• Thought Leadership & Expertise: Represent the firm at client meetings, conferences, and industry events
• Thought Leadership & Expertise: Drive continuous improvement of consulting methodologies and tools

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in management consulting or a relevant advisory role
• Proven track record of leading complex consulting engagements end-to-end
• Experience managing senior client stakeholders and influencing executive decision-making
• Strong business development and proposal leadership experience
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree
• Industry specialization in one or more sectors (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology, energy)
• Experience working in a top-tier consulting firm or high-growth boutique
• Exposure to international or multi-market engagements

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and executive-level problem solving
• Commercial acumen and revenue ownership mindset
• Leadership, coaching, and talent development
• Client relationship management and influence
• Ability to balance delivery, growth, and people leadership

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and grow a consulting practice
• Direct exposure to senior executives and board-level discussions
• Clear pathway to Partner / Principal progression
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and benefits
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive firm culture

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Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Deliversᵀᴹ, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Valueᵀᴹ. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.