Director, Global Growth & Strategy Advisory

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC seeks a Director for the Global Strategic Advisor practice in Saudi Arabia to lead startup ecosystem initiatives, drive venture creation, and shape growth strategies for diverse clients across government, industry, and finance.

You will develop delivery models, manage cross‑border engagements, and contribute to business development while collaborating with senior leaders and clients on complex, high‑impact projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate‑level qualification in Business Administration, Innovation, Start‑Ups and Venture Capital or related field.
• International or internationally oriented work experience in a professional services firm, startup or accelerator.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders as part of a wider transformation projects.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Middle East policy and commercial sectors, coupled with strong analytical and English writing skills.
• Proven experience in local, regional and international Innovation and start‑up ecosystems and their development.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive research and produce government‑oriented deliverables, focusing on economic development related topics.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across government, business, and academia in both Middle East and internationally.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic.
• Must be able to travel at short notice including nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of startup and scale‑up ecosystem initiatives.
• Drive venture creation, growth and scaling through targeted financial and non‑financial support.
• Define segment‑specific growth pathways and translate these into programme structures, partnership models and funding approaches.
• Assess ecosystem effectiveness and outcomes through impact and cost–benefit analysis.
• Develop delivery models, performance tracking mechanisms, and ecosystem sustainability strategies.
• Organise project work streams, meet engagement objectives and assist with business development.
• Develop meaningful client relationships and engage in business development activities.
• Collaborate to deliver high‑quality client materials, including reports, presentations, and research notes.
• Support government affairs dialogues on behalf of clients and represent Ankura interests with public sector counterparts.
• Publish weekly and monthly market intelligence products for a diverse client base.
• Conduct client‑specific policy research and analysis on commercial developments.

Skills

English writing

Stakeholder management

Business development

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Graduate‑level qualification in Business Administration, Innovation, Start‑Ups and Venture Capital

Tools

Job description

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC seeks a Director for the Global Strategic Advisor practice in Saudi Arabia to lead startup ecosystem initiatives, drive venture creation, and shape growth strategies for diverse clients across government, industry, and finance.

You will develop delivery models, manage cross‑border engagements, and contribute to business development while collaborating with senior leaders and clients on complex, high‑impact projects.