Director, Competition & Class Action at Ankura New York, NY

Practice Overview

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. A recognized leader in economic analysis and litigation support, Ankura’s Competition & Class Action Disputes team combines unparalleled data analytics experience with the financial, economic, and analytical expertise that clients and their legal counsel rely upon to navigate complex matters. The team, comprised of economists, data scientists, statisticians and others, works across several industries including healthcare, banking, financial services, manufacturing, and energy, and in many types of litigation such as commercial disputes, antitrust matters, class actions and labor disputes.
Role Overview

Directors support the team within Ankura’s Disputes & Economics practice – one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the firm. Directors will use data analytics skills, industry knowledge and project‑management capabilities to develop custom solutions for clients facing high‑profile and complex investigations and commercial disputes in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred locations on a hybrid basis include LA, NY, and DC.
Responsibilities

Direct and review the development of complex analytical models leveraging relational database software, high‑level programming languages, complex spreadsheets, and other analytical tools.
Supervise and conduct data gathering activities, document review and quality control of data assessment.
Prepare client communications, both written and oral, for senior‑level review.
Lead project teams in preparing expert analysis and testimony.
Interface with clients throughout all phases of consulting engagements.
Encourage relationship building by participating in the firm’s activities and initiatives.
Develop, supervise and motivate a team of highly performing consultants.
Act as a mentor and supervisor to Associate and Senior Associate professionals.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, finance, economics, data analytics or related field.
5–7 years working in litigation or disputes consulting or similar data‑driven consulting, with real experience in forensic analysis and dispute work.
Solid grasp of legal and regulatory issues that impact organizations in dispute situations.
Hands‑on experience analyzing financial and operational data.
Strong technical skills with database and data modeling tools such as SQL, Python, R or SAS.
Understanding of attorney‑client privilege and the discipline to maintain confidentiality when it matters.
Experience leading and mentoring junior team members.
Proven project‑management abilities, keeping things moving and organized.
Comfortable managing several projects at once without losing quality or focus.
Team‑oriented mindset with a genuine commitment to doing good work.
Clear, effective communication skills in both writing and presentations.
Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship requirements now or in the future.
Compensation

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado or NewYork, Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The disclosed range estimate is not a promise of a particular wage and is specific to those markets. The current base pay range estimate is between $85,000 to $200,000. This range does not include additional benefits outside of salary.
Equal Employment Opportunity

Ankura is an affirmative‑action and equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity posters – if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an application, or participate in an interview or assessment – please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll‑free +1.312‑583‑2122. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned; messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.
About Ankura

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers 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.

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