Accordion India - Business Senior Director

Job Description

Role Overview: The Senior Director at Accordion is responsible for managing multiple high-value client relationships and shaping engagements and analytics consulting approach. This role requires a strong blend of consulting mindset, advanced analytics expertise, and a hands-on approach to guiding project execution when necessary. They will drive thought leadership, mentor teams, and spearhead initiatives that enhance the firm's value proposition in analytics-driven decision-making. Additionally, the Senior Director will play a critical role in supporting business development activities, ensuring sustained growth through innovative analytics solutions and deep client engagement. What You will do: Own and drive the consulting and analytics vision for clients, integrating analytics as a core enabler of business transformation and value creation. Lead high-stakes engagements, partnering with client executives to shape business strategy through data-driven insights. Define and implement best-in-class consulting methodologies, combining analytical frameworks with commercial acumen to solve ambiguous and complex business problems. Build and maintain C-level relationships, influencing decision-making and embedding analytics as a key component of enterprise strategy. Drive thought leadership by shaping industry perspectives on advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven consulting. Ensure business growth by identifying new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and contributing to the firms overall strategy. While focusing on strategic leadership, remain hands-on when requiredguiding teams on approach design, reviewing models, and ensuring high-impact deliverables. Mentor and develop managers and analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and consulting rigor. Ideally, you have: Undergraduate degree (B.E/B.Tech.) from tier-1/tier-2 colleges MBA degree from top tier colleges is preferred Should have minimum of 8 years of experience Strong analytical reasoning & problem-solving capabilities to identify patterns, draw insights and recommend solutions live Ability to share complex thoughts and tailor written and verbal communication based on the context Strong multi-tasking skills to manage multiple projects across diverse industries Experience in client facing/professional services environment Why Explore a Career at Accordion: High growth environment: Semi-annual performance management and promotion cycles coupled with a strong meritocratic culture, enables fast track to leadership responsibility Cross Domain Exposure: Interesting and challenging work streams across industries and domains that always keep you excited, motivated, and on your toes. Entrepreneurial Environment : Intellectual freedom to make decisions and own them. We expect you to spread your wings and assume larger responsibilities. Fun culture and peer group: Non-bureaucratic and fun working environment; Strong peer environment that will challenge you and accelerate your learning curve. Other benefits for full time employees: Health and wellness programs that include employee health insurance covering immediate family members and parents, term life insurance for employees, free health camps for employees, discounted health services (including vision, dental) for employee and family members, free doctors consultations, counsellors, etc Corporate Meal card options for ease of use and tax benefits Team lunches, company sponsored team outings and celebrations Robust leave policy to support work-life balance. Specially designed leave structure to support woman employees for maternity and related requests. Reward and recognition platform to celebrate professional and personal milestones. A positive & transparent work environment including various employee engagement and employee benefit initiatives to support personal and professional learning and development.