Director, Forensic Data & Analytics – Risk Advisory

Ankura

Director of Forensic Data & Analytics at Ankura leading project teams in high-profile investigations. Overseeing quality control and data storytelling for regulatory compliance and financial crimes.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $85,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQueryCloudPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee entire project workstreams and ensure rigorous quality control across all deliverables.
Manage and mentor project teams, providing guidance on analysis and fostering professional development.
Lead client presentations and manage interactions with lawyers, regulators, and C-suite audiences.
Master 'data storytelling' by translating complex financial and technical findings into persuasive narratives.
Support Practice Leaders in strategic growth initiatives and the development of new service offerings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–5+ years of experience in investigations, litigation, or regulatory compliance projects.
4-6 + years of experience using SQL and Python, preferably with additional experience in Tableau, Power BI, R, and / or cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, BigQuery , etc.)
Proven track record of leading teams and managing complex client expectations.
Strong business acumen paired with advanced technical proficiency in SQL and Python.
Exceptional communication and presence, with the ability to articulate complex ideas with confidence , to both internal and external stakeholders .
Highly adaptable and able to thrive in an environment that demands 'Collaborative Lateral Thinking.'
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQLPythonTableauPower BIRDatabricksBigQuerydata storytellingquality controlproject management

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationcollaborative lateral thinkingbusiness acumenadaptabilityleadershipclient managementprofessional developmentpersuasive narrativestakeholder engagement