Job Description
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
Ankura is recognized as one of the five fastest growing consulting companies with over 2,000 employees across 32 offices in four continents, providing a range of advisory and expert services to the private and public sector.
Practice Overview:
At Ankura, our Digital Services team thrives in a collaborative environment that champions innovation and continuous learning. We are committed to helping our people grow through ongoing skill development and exposure to cutting-edge digital solutions.
We look for candidates who combine strong technical and analytical abilities with a growth mindset and a passion for transforming how work gets done. Ideal candidates bring experience in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data analytics, automation, and cloud-based technologies, and are motivated to use these capabilities to enhance processes, drive insights, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a high-caliber Technology Advisory Specialist to join our India-based Global Hub. In this role, you will act as a strategic engine for our global consulting teams, providing the analytical depth and technical foresight required to navigate complex business transformations.
From high-stakes M&A Due Diligence to long-term Tech Modernization, you will deliver the data-driven insights and frameworks that help global CIOs and Private Equity clients optimize their technology investments and future-proof their architectures.
Why Join Ankura:
We can support and develop individuals who aspire to be an expert.
Vast opportunities for career development, with formal development process, training programs and internal e-learning training platform, Ankura Academy.
Work within a team of world recognized leading experts in an established leading global consultancy.
Work with a collaborative environment, where our professionals have the freedom to innovate which promotes curiosity, learning and communication.
Responsibilities
IT Due Diligence (Buy-side/Sell-side): Analyze target companies’ tech stacks, technical debt, and cybersecurity posture to identify risks and value creation opportunities.
App Rationalization & Modernization: Evaluate global application portfolios to recommend "Retain, Retire, Re-platform, or Refactor" strategies, reducing complexity and technical overhead.
IT Cost Transformation: Conduct deep-dive financial analysis and benchmarking to identify "run" vs. "change" efficiencies and execute cost-optimization programs.
Strategic Research & Benchmarking: Support global engagements with rigorous market research, peer benchmarking, and the creation of C-suite ready recommendations.
Execution Support: Assist in the delivery of roadmap initiatives for both proactive digital transformations and reactive scenarios (e.g., Carve-outs, Post-Merger Integration, and Turnarounds).
Requirements:
IT Strategy: Deep understanding of Enterprise Architecture, Cloud economics (FinOps), and SDLC maturity.
Financial Acumen: Proficiency in TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) modeling, IT budgeting, and NPV analysis for tech projects.
M&A / Transactional: Experience identifying synergy captures, stranded costs, and Day 1 / Day 2 readiness requirements.
Data & Analysis: Mastery of Excel and BI tools to turn raw IT asset lists into actionable visualization and strategic insights.
Frameworks: Familiarity with industry frameworks such as COBIT, TOGAF, or ITIL is highly preferred.
Competencies:
Analytical Rigor: You don't just report data; you find the "so what" that drives executive decision-making.
Agility: Comfortable pivoting between a proactive digital roadmap for a Fortune 500 client and a high-pressure turnaround for a distressed asset.
Global Mindset: Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across time zones and cultural contexts seamlessly.
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