Managing Director, Disputes & Economics

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UAE is seeking a highly respected Managing Director to provide enterprise-level leadership, drive sustained revenue growth, and shape the firm's strategic direction. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in management consulting, a proven track record in client relationships and revenue generation, and exceptional executive presence. This critical role carries significant responsibility for business performance and firm-wide leadership, offering competitive executive compensation and profit-sharing opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation

Profit-sharing

Long-term incentives

Access to high-impact client engagements

Collaborative leadership environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior executive advisor to CEOs and boards.
• Own and expand strategic client relationships.
• Shape and execute the firm's consulting strategy and market positioning.

Skills

Senior executive advisory

Client relationship management

Revenue generation

P&L ownership

Strategic vision

People leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering

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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