Director, Forensic Data Analytics — Growth & Strategy

Ankura; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a Director to lead the Risk Advisory FDA team in a hybrid role based in NY, DC, or Chicago. You will oversee project workstreams, mentor teams, and serve as the primary client contact, delivering compelling data-driven insights for high-profile investigations and compliance matters.

The role requires 5+ years in investigations or regulatory projects, strong SQL/Python skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in investigations, litigation, or regulatory compliance projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex client expectations.
• Strong business acumen paired with advanced technical proficiency in SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire project workstreams and ensure rigorous quality across all deliverables.
• Manage and mentor project teams, guiding analysis and professional development.
• Lead client presentations and manage interactions with lawyers, regulators, and C-suite audiences.
• Translate financial and technical findings into persuasive data storytelling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Databricks

BigQuery

Job description

Ankura is seeking a Director to lead the Risk Advisory FDA team in a hybrid role based in NY, DC, or Chicago. You will oversee project workstreams, mentor teams, and serve as the primary client contact, delivering compelling data-driven insights for high-profile investigations and compliance matters.

The role requires 5+ years in investigations or regulatory projects, strong SQL/Python skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse stakeholders.