Managing Director, Cybersecurity, Information Governance

Practice Overview

Ankura’s fast‑growing global Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice offers a full‑service suite of cybersecurity and data privacy solutions for clients, regardless of industry or size. We provide incident response, complex investigations, threat intelligence, expert services, managed security services, cyber risk and data privacy advisory services customized to clients’ requirements. Our experts assess cyber risk and readiness, test and harden clients’ infrastructure, and respond instantly and decisively when threats arise. We regularly advise boards of directors, members of the C‑suite, general counsel, outside counsel, IT leaders, and other stakeholders at all stages of any cyber incident.

Role Overview

The Information Governance Managing Director will work in a collaborative team environment that spans across Ankura’s multidisciplinary areas of expertise. As a Managing Director, you will be market‑facing and responsible for deal flow and driving new business for the practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue‑generation initiatives and drive new business development to achieve company growth objectives.
• Direct day‑to‑day project work under practice leadership, acting as project manager and engagement lead overseeing the team’s project manager.
• Develop procedures and processes for ensuring classification, confidentiality, data privacy, data protection, retention, and disposition of client and firm information.
• Develop and implement plans, strategies, and policies that improve clients’ posture related to information governance, data privacy, and data protection.
• Serve as an information governance subject‑matter expert, advising client teams such as document management, litigation support, email management, security governance, legal, and administrative departments.
• Draft, review, and/or present proposals, project plans, status reports, metrics, and other information in a format and style appropriate for the intended audience.
• Communicate information governance vision and guiding principles in various forums for clients and across Ankura practices.
• Mentor and coach team members to foster growth as information governance experts, consulting professionals, and client advocates.

Requirements

• Educational background in information technology, legal, compliance, information management, records management, or information security.
• 10+ years of experience in information governance or business analysis within professional services advising clients.
• Proven track record of generating new business and driving revenue.
• Extensive experience in information governance, records management, data privacy, data protection, or a related area in a sophisticated legal, professional services, consulting, or corporate environment.
• Broad knowledge of information governance, data privacy, and data protection laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Demonstrated risk‑management mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships and develop go‑to‑market materials, templates, and proposals.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.

Helpful Certifications

• Information Governance Professional (IGP)
• Certified Records Manager (CRM)
• Electronic Records Management (ERM) or similar professional certifications preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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