Senior Director, Global Strategic Advisor

About the role

Ankura is seeking a Senior Director to lead its Global Strategic Advisor practice. You will guide clients through complex international growth, regulatory engagement and reputation management, delivering high‑impact advice across jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for projects and programs.
• Collect, compile and analyze data to identify trends, insights and performance indicators.
• Prepare detailed progress and outcome reports for senior stakeholders.
• Assess the effectiveness and impact of initiatives and recommend improvements.
• Design and apply robust data‑collection tools and methodologies.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners on project outcomes.
• Provide technical M&E advice to project teams and train staff on best practices.
• Ensure all M&E activities adhere to ethical standards and quality‑assurance measures.

Required profile

• Proven expertise in designing and implementing M&E frameworks, logical frameworks and performance indicators.
• Strong ability to manage M&E activities, align strategies with organizational goals and deliver timely outputs.
• Experience in quality assurance for data accuracy, validity and reliability.
• Excellent report‑writing and communication skills for senior‑level audiences.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, global projects with senior clients.
• Fast‑paced environment alongside senior business leaders.
• Professional development and mentorship from industry experts.
• Potential to build and own client relationships.