Economics and Data Science Senior Director
About The Position
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. Practice and Role Overview: Ankura's Disputes & Economics, Economics and Data Science practice comprises expert Economists, Data Scientists, Statisticians, and support staff that provide expert testimony and analytic analysis for legal and regulatory matters. The team works across several industries, including healthcare, banking, financial services, manufacturing, and energy, and in many types of litigation, including commercial disputes, antitrust matters, class actions, and labor disputes. IN this role Ankura’s experts, supported by highly credentialed staff, testify before federal and state courts and regulators, and before arbitration panels. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The ideal Senior Director candidate will have knowledge and experience in the theory and application of economics, and in quantitative and statistical analysis, and will have exemplary project management abilities. The candidate must demonstrate sound judgement, professionalism, emotional maturity, focus, organizational skills, and must be able to work independently on multiple conflicting priorities. We are seeking someone who is energetic and personable, with exceptional follow‐up and initiative. Candidate will be a team player who can juggle a wide range of tasks and activities, and who will collaborate with colleagues and other practices within Ankura. Flexible and overtime hours will be required and can be unpredictable at times.
Requirements
- Masters in economics or business/finance.
- Minimum of 10 years’ relevant business or consulting experience, including responsibilities of consulting team management and oversight.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in litigation consulting.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical or econometric software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Case management experience in international arbitration, class actions or other complex commercial litigation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead project teams in preparing expert analysis and testimony.
- Interface with clients throughout all phases of consulting engagements.
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership capabilities through the mentorship and development of less-senior colleagues.
- Encourage relationship building by participating in the firm’s activities and initiatives.
- Participate in business development efforts by assisting in the acquisition of new clients and developing new consulting opportunities.
- Manage the invoicing process, including collections, for consulting engagements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
