Associate Managing Director, Investigations Diligence and Compliance - Specialist

Job Description
Kroll’s North American Investigations, Diligence and Compliance practice is seeking a Senior Manager based in the U.S. This is a wide-ranging role in the Financial Investigations team. The Associate Managing Director will primarily manage internal investigations and litigation support cases, and be required to help prepare proposals, participate in client pitches, conduct complex financial analysis, assist with investigative interviews and synthesize non-financial information into overall analyses, manage and liaise closely with diverse project teams, prepare client deliverables and other external facing documentation, perform and oversee quality control protocols, and provide overall support for case completion. A key element of the Associate Managing Director’s role is the development of new business and new clients.

This role also requires an imaginative and creative thinker who can employ a variety of investigative techniques, leverage appropriate technological tools, and identify and understand patterns and anomalies within financial data. This work often requires adherence to tight deadlines while balancing a significant and varied caseload. A key interest in business strategy, global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural and political environments, is essential due to the range of cases that will be handled across various industry-sectors.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development, management and enhancement of client relationships.
Plan and manage a broad range of complex investigations, forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, including business intelligence, internal (client) investigations, insider risk compliance assessments, consulting projects and forensic matters, with the support of Kroll’s expert resources.
Oversee and review the quality of Associates, Associate Managers, and Managers research and analysis on the case, ensuring that Kroll’s high standards are met each time. Provide guidance and feedback on research where necessary.
Ability to lead information gathering and investigative interviews with a range of stakeholders involved in an investigation
Conduct and document testing of internal controls
Write well structured, logical and objective reports which present research and analysis in a client-focused manner to address the clients’ central questions and concerns.
Interface with and present findings to clients.
Ensure high standards of financial and administrative case management, from case opening through to collection of accounts receivable.
Generate new ideas and support strategic initiatives to increase the success of the firm through increased revenue and profitability.
Contribute to the professional development and performance management of team personnel and external resources.
Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Kroll’s network of offices and various practices.
Essential Traits:

Bachelor’s degree and Certified Public Accountant (CPA - US) are both required
U.S. citizenship is required due to nature of work

Must be authorized to work from within the United States

Must reside in the U.S.

Certified in financial forensics (CFF) preferred; and certified fraud examiner an asset
Minimum 15 years’ investigative experience with a recognized professional/financial services or other investigative firm
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, in English, with the ability to deliver eloquently written and oral reports
Financial crime (BSA/AML/OFAC/ABC) and regulatory compliance experience considered an asset
Demonstrate an interest and initiative in developing leads and writing proposals
Assist in selling and winning new business and cross-selling opportunities
Serve as a client contact throughout projects and contribute to the management and growth of the client relationship
Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills, including the ability to summarize information quickly and effectively from multiple sources into concise analytical assessments
Ability to drive forward and coordinate concurrent projects and tasks and manage competing demands
Ability to initiate, manage, develop, and maintain client relationships, ensuring that client expectations are met
Provide project guidance to Associates, Associate Managers, and Managers working on client deliverables
Flexible team player, with strong interpersonal skills
Experience working with diverse teams
Monitorship experience is preferred, but not required
ITAR experience is preferred, but not required
Internal and external audit experience is preferred, but not required