Managing Director, Disputes & Economics

Ankura; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Managing Director, Management Consulting to provide enterprise-level leadership and drive sustained revenue growth. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor to CEOs and boards while leading major practice areas. The ideal candidate must have over 10 years of consulting experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a strong track record in client relationship management. This position offers competitive executive compensation along with the opportunity to shape the firm's legacy and culture.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation

Profit-sharing

Long-term incentives

Collaborative leadership environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting or related advisory role.
• Proven track record in senior executive advisory and long-term client relationship ownership.
• Exceptional executive presence, judgment, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior executive advisor to CEOs and C-suite leaders.
• Own and expand strategic client relationships.
• Lead design and oversight of high-impact consulting engagements.

Skills

Executive presence

Strong commercial acumen

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

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

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

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

We are seeking a highly respected Managing Director, Management Consulting to provide enterprise-level leadership, drive sustained revenue growth, and shape the long-term strategic direction of the consulting firm. The Managing Director serves as a trusted advisor to CEOs, boards, and executive leadership teams while owning key client relationships and leading major practice areas.

This role carries significant responsibility for business performance, market positioning, and firm-wide leadership, and is equivalent to Partner/Principal-level roles in top consulting firms.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Client & Market Leadership

• Serve as senior executive advisor to CEOs, boards, and C-suite leaders across key accounts
• Own and expand strategic client relationships, ensuring long-term value creation and client retention
• Lead the design and oversight of enterprise-wide, high-impact consulting engagements
• Represent the firm in the market through executive forums, industry events, and thought leadership

Revenue Ownership & Business Growth

• Hold full P&L or revenue ownership for major accounts, portfolios, or practice areas
• Originate, sell, and close large-scale consulting engagements and multi-year programs
• Define and execute go‑to‑market strategies aligned with firm growth objectives
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline and strategic partnerships

Practice & Firm Leadership

• Shape and execute the firm’s consulting strategy, offerings, and market positioning
• Sponsor innovation, capability development, and intellectual capital creation
• Drive operational excellence, quality standards, and risk management across engagements
• Collaborate with executive leadership on firm‑wide strategy, investments, and governance

Talent, Culture & Succession Leadership

• Attract, develop, and retain top consulting talent across all levels
• Sponsor leadership development, succession planning, and diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Set the tone for firm culture, values, and ethical standards
• Act as a role model for collaboration, accountability, and client‑centric leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting or a closely related advisory role
• Proven track record of senior executive advisory and long-term client relationship ownership
• Demonstrated success in revenue generation, large‑deal origination, and practice leadership
• Experience leading complex, multi‑year, and multi‑geography consulting programs
• Exceptional executive presence, judgment, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Deep industry expertise and strong professional network
• Experience in a top‑tier consulting firm or leading consulting practice
• Board‑level advisory experience and global market exposure

Key Competencies

• Enterprise leadership and strategic vision
• Strong commercial acumen and P&L ownership
• Executive influence and stakeholder trust
• Firm‑building and transformational leadership
• Ability to balance client impact, growth, and people leadership

What We Offer

• Senior‑most leadership role with significant influence over firm strategy and growth
• Competitive executive compensation, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives
• Opportunity to shape the firm’s legacy, culture, and market position
• Access to high‑impact, board‑level client engagements
• Collaborative, values‑driven, and entrepreneurial leadership environment

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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.