Managing Director – Northern Latin America
Ankura
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Washington D.C. • District of Columbia • Maryland • United States
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About the role
- Provide actionable, senior-level counsel to C-suite executives on political, economic, and social trends across the Northern Latin American corridor.
- Oversee client engagements, ensuring the highest quality of deliverables, from deep-dive political risk assessments to government relations strategies.
- Leverage an existing high-level network of contacts within regional governments, multilateral organizations, and the private sector.
- Identify and pursue new client opportunities; lead the drafting of proposals and represent the firm at pitches, industry forums and other public speaking opportunities.
- Support the broader Latin America team with regional clients as well as manage associates.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in international affairs, government service, or strategic consulting.
- Ability to manage client engagements in politically sensitive environments.
- Provide expert policy analysis, navigate complex regulatory environments, provide strategic positioning to clients amid uncertain political, economic and trade dynamics tensions.
- Deep understanding of the political economy of countries such as Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Panama, Central American markets and, to an extent, the Caribbean.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex geopolitical issues into concise business-oriented insights.
- Fluency in English and Spanish required; proficiency in Portuguese is a significant plus.
- Advanced degree (M.A. or higher) in International Relations, MBA, JD, or a related field.
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Hard Skills & Tools
policy analysispolitical risk assessmentgovernment relations strategiesstrategic consultingregulatory navigationclient engagement managementproposal draftingpresentation skillsgeopolitical analysistrade dynamics
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillspublic speakingnetworkingstrategic positioninginsight distillationclient opportunity identificationteam support
Certifications
M.A. in International RelationsMBAJD