Senior Associate, Strategy & Performance - Nashville, TN

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Practice Overview

Ankuras Strategy and Performance practice accelerates change and value creation for Fortune 500 and private equity-backed growth businesses. We drive transformational change across people culture process operations and technology. Our proprietary methodologies translate strategies into results accelerating outcomes and de-risking strategic initiatives.

Join a team Driving Transformation for leading organizations. Youll contribute to high-impact projects gaining unparalleled exposure and accelerating your career in a supportive collaborative environment. Youll leverage the collective expertise of our diverse team to make it happen for clients and learn every day through high-impact projects.

Role Overview

Ankura Strategy & Performance Senior Associates lead small projects and contribute significantly to large or complex teams guided by experienced engagement leaders and mentors. As you grow youll tackle more challenging projects continuously expanding your expertise. This role embodies our Make It Happen value driving tangible client results.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research analysis and synthesizes findings into compelling actionable recommendations that drive client success.

• Develops high-quality deliverables leveraging qualitative quantitative and visual elements.

• Leads workstreams and participates in large or complex projects.

• Manages assigned scope using leading practices and tailored methods ensuring efficient project delivery. This reflects our Make It Happen value.

• Proactively identifies and resolves issues critical to project success.

• Creates and maintains key project documentation (plans reports logs diagrams communications).

• Conducts interviews and work sessions to analyze current and design future business processes.

• Manages conflicts and escalates critical issues to project lead or business sponsor ensuring timely resolution. This demonstrates Putting Others First by ensuring project success.

• Facilitates effective communication for team and stakeholder alignment.

• Contributes across various project roles as needed demonstrating versatility and commitment to team success.

Requirements

• Strategic & Detail-Oriented: Detail-oriented with the ability to visualize and communicate the big picture in a consulting environment.

• Adaptability & Contribution: Adaptive to different working environments and flexible to contribute broadly to projects. Positive informal influence and project management skills.

• Collaborative & Relationship-Focused: Team-oriented values diverse viewpoints and builds strong relationships across client organizations. This aligns with Leveraging the Collective and Putting Others First.

• Growth Mindset: Willing to learn from mistakes analytical enjoys problem-solving. Driven to continuously improve and learn. Professional demeanor finds joy in helping teams firm clients and communities. This encapsulates Learn Everyday and Putting Others First.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

• 4-7 years of relevant business experience.

• Ability to travel (air and car) as required by engagement mix; often more travel initially then intermittent.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

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