Associate Director, Investigations

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Secretariat Intl Full time

Associate Director, Investigations page is loaded Associate Director, Investigations Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R-100132

Job Description:

ABOUT THE FIRM

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT THE INVESTIGATIONS & COMPLIANCE TEAM

As part of our expanding Investigations & Compliance team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex business challenges. Our highly accomplished expert team includes forensic accountants, certified fraud examiners, digital forensic specialists, big data experts, and former regulators – all working in concert to provide the investigative, business intelligence, and regulatory compliance solutions that address today’s most daunting business threats.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the assignment from “cradle to grave” including designing and implementing the investigation plan, allocating and managing the team members, reporting and presenting the investigation findings, and maintaining responsibility for the budget and administrative aspects. Above all, you will be responsible for maintain the highest quality of client service throughout the assignment.
  • Be the operational client-facing member of the assignment team. This will require the ability to develop and maintain client relationships and manage expectations.
  • Actively participate in business development by identifying potential new clients and business leads, as well as developing your own professional network through attendance at relevant conferences and events.
  • Engage in marketing activities including the drafting of articles, participation in webinars/seminars, and supporting and promoting Secretariat events.
  • Prepare, and present as part of a team, pitches, and commercial/technical proposals for prospective clients.
  • Demonstrate appropriate judgment when considering risks – both to the client and to Secretariat – arising from the assignment. This includes taking responsibility for compliance with internal risk processes and policies throughout the assignment.
  • Coach and develop junior members of the team including providing feedback, both on an ad hoc basis and as part of the appraisal process, and actively supporting their development needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent international accountancy qualification would be preferred but is not essential.
  • Considerable experience within an investigation practice, ideally with part of that experience spent within a consulting firm. That experience should include investigations of the following themes: fraud, asset misappropriation, bribery and corruption, IP theft, financial misreporting, undisclosed relationships, and asset/individual tracing.
  • Ideally have an established network of contacts in law firms and/or corporates, financial institutions, PE houses, etc.
  • Excellent verbal communication and report writing skills.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem resolution abilities.
  • Developed commercial judgment.
  • Additional languages would be beneficial but is not essential.
  • An awareness of, and the ability to manage, the inherent risks of collating and analysing information from a diverse range of sources.
  • The ability to work independently whilst knowing which issues and risks need to be highlighted to senior staff, ideally accompanied by suggested viable solutions.
  • The ability to manage team members, both junior and senior, as well as external stakeholders.
  • The ability to manage and prioritise your time, potentially against a backdrop of competing deadlines.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • The ability to travel.
  • The desire to join in with, and/or lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm.

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Secretariat experts are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

Renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions turn to our disputes, litigation, economic, and data advisory services when the stakes are high — supporting them with meticulous preparation, insightful analysis, and clearly persuasive communications.

Quality, integrity, and independence are woven into every aspect of our work. But, most importantly, when success is on the line, our globally integrated teams thrive on working through the most daunting problems in ways that remove uncertainty and instill confidence.

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