Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
Role Overview
We are seeking a high-performing Senior Associate Management Consultant to play a key role in delivering complex client engagements across strategy, operations, and transformation initiatives. The Senior Associate acts as a bridge between project leadership and junior team members, taking ownership of workstreams, driving analyses, and supporting client relationships.
This role is suited for experienced consultants ready to deepen their impact, lead workstreams, and mentor junior team members while continuing to build strong consulting and industry expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery & Analysis
Lead defined workstreams within consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
Structure complex business problems and develop hypotheses and analytical frameworks
Conduct advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses to generate insights and recommendations
Develop client-ready deliverables, including executive-level presentations and reports
Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders with clarity and confidence
Project & Team Leadership
Mentor and guide Associate consultants, reviewing their work and supporting skill development
Coordinate tasks and timelines within assigned workstreams
Support project managers in tracking progress, risks, and dependencies
Contribute to building a collaborative and high-performing project team environment
Client & Firm Development
Build strong working relationships with client counterparts
Support proposal development, business development efforts, and thought leadership initiatives
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, methodology development, and capability building
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in management consulting or a relevant strategy, operations, or advisory role
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a structured approach
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent tools)
Proven experience developing client-facing deliverables and interacting with clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or MBA
Experience leading workstreams or small teams
Familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL)
Industry experience in one or more sectors (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology, energy)
Key Competencies
Hypothesis-driven and structured problem solving
Stakeholder communication and relationship management
Coaching and feedback skills
Ownership mindset and accountability
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
Exposure to high-impact, complex consulting engagements
Accelerated career development with a clear path to Manager
Leadership and professional development training
Competitive compensation and benefits
A collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture
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