Accordion India - Senior Director - Data & Analytics

Accordion (India); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Accordion (India) is seeking a Senior Director to lead analytics consulting engagements and client relationships from Hyderabad, driving AI-enabled decision support and transformative data strategies.

You will mentor teams, shape engagement approaches, and contribute to business development while delivering high-impact analytics solutions across industries.

Qualifications

• B.E/B.Tech. from tier-1/tier-2 colleges.
• MBA from top tier colleges preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in analytics/consulting.
• Strong analytical reasoning & problem solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the consulting and analytics vision for clients, integrating analytics as a core enabler of business transformation and value creation.
• Lead high-stakes engagements, partnering with client executives to shape business strategy through data-driven insights; use advanced analytics and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Define and implement best-in-class consulting methodologies, combining analytical frameworks with commercial acumen to solve ambiguous and complex business problems while leveraging AI-enabled productivity tools where relevant.
• Build and maintain C-level relationships, influencing decision-making and embedding analytics as a key component of enterprise strategy.
• Drive thought leadership by shaping industry perspectives on advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven consulting.
• Ensure business growth by identifying new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and contributing to the firms overall strategy.
• While focusing on strategic leadership, remain hands-on when required guiding teams on approach design, reviewing models, and ensuring high-impact deliverables.
• Mentor and develop managers and analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and consulting rigor.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Analytics leadership

Client relationship management

AI-enabled analytics

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

B.E./B.Tech.

MBA preferred

Job description

Company Overview

Accordion is a global financial consulting and technology firm helping CFOs and their teams drive value creation. Rooted in private equity rigor and powered by data, analytics, and AI, we partner with companies across industries to turn insight into impact.

Accordion works at the intersection of Private Equity sponsors and portfolio companies' management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle. We provide hands‑on, execution-oriented support, driving value through the office of the CFO by building data and analytics capabilities and identifying and implementing strategic work, rooted in data and analytics and AI.

Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices worldwide, including the India office based out of Hyderabad. Join us and make your mark on our company.

Data & Analytics (Accordion | Data & Analytics)

Accordion's Data & Analytics (D&A) practice in India delivers cutting-edge, intelligent solutions to a global clientele. We bring together deep domain expertise, advanced technology, and AI-enabled analytics capabilities to solve some of the most complex and high-impact business challenges.

We partner with Private Equity clients and their Portfolio Companies across diverse sectors, including Retail, CPG, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Technology, and Logistics helping them unlock value, drive performance, and make smarter, faster decisions powered by data and AI-driven insights.

D&A team members deliver data and analytical solutions designed to streamline reporting capabilities and enhance business insights across vast and complex data sets ranging from Sales, Operations, Marketing, Pricing, Customer Strategies, and more.

Being part of Accordion India means joining a dynamic community of 800+ professionals across analytics, data science, finance, and technology. You will thrive in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment where curiosity is encouraged, innovation is embraced, and emerging technologies like AI are actively shaping the way we work and deliver impact.

Join us and experience a better way to work!

Location

Hyderabad, Telangana

Role Overview

The Senior Director at Accordion is responsible for managing multiple high-value client relationships and shaping engagements and analytics consulting approach. This role requires a strong blend of consulting mindset, advanced analytics expertise, and a hands‑on approach to guiding project execution when necessary. They will drive thought leadership, mentor teams, and spearhead initiatives that enhance the firms value proposition in analytics-driven decision-making. Additionally, the Senior Director will play a critical role in supporting business development activities, ensuring sustained growth through innovative analytics solutions and deep client engagement. The role also leverages AI-enabled tools to enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and deliver deeper business insights.

What You will do

• Own and drive the consulting and analytics vision for clients, integrating analytics as a core enabler of business transformation and value creation.
• Lead high-stakes engagements, partnering with client executives to shape business strategy through data-driven insights. Use advanced analytics and AI-assisted capabilities to improve speed and depth of analysis.
• Define and implement best-in-class consulting methodologies, combining analytical frameworks with commercial acumen to solve ambiguous and complex business problems while leveraging AI-enabled productivity tools where relevant.
• Build and maintain C-level relationships, influencing decision-making and embedding analytics as a key component of enterprise strategy.
• Drive thought leadership by shaping industry perspectives on advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven consulting.
• Ensure business growth by identifying new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and contributing to the firms overall strategy.
• While focusing on strategic leadership, remain hands‑on when requiredguiding teams on approach design, reviewing models, and ensuring high-impact deliverables.
• Mentor and develop managers and analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and consulting rigor. Coach and develop team members on both core consulting capabilities and AI-enabled working practices.

Ideally, you have

• Undergraduate degree (B.E/B.Tech.) from tier-1/tier-2 colleges.
• MBA degree from top tier colleges is preferred.
• Should have a minimum of 9 years of experience.
• Strong analytical reasoning & problem-solving capabilities to identify patterns, draw insights and recommend solutions live.
• Ability to share complex thoughts and tailor written and verbal communication based on the context.
• Strong multi-tasking skills to manage multiple projects across diverse industries.
• Experience in client-facing/professional services environment.

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