Why Join Ankura

• Be part of a growing team with a unique opportunity to help shape the practice as it develops. 
• Work within a team of world recognised experts in an established leading global consultancy.
• Work in a collaborative environment which promotes curiosity learning and communication, where our professionals have the freedom to innovate. 
• Gain cross discipline exposure and develop a rounded skillset across investigations and compliance. 
• Experience frequent client interaction including preparing and presenting results
•  Be mentored by some of the best professionals in the industry.
• Experience truly supportive career development with a formal development process, training programs and an internal e-learning platform, Ankura Academy. 

Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day delivery of forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, forensic accounting assignments, compliance reviews, forensic audits, background searches, asset searches and fund tracing.
• Designing, crafting, and delivering client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.
• Preparing engagement work plans, working papers project documentation, progress reports, draft, and final reports to the highest level of quality.
• Working with clients, their legal advisors, internal and external auditors and regulatory authorise in sometimes sensitive and adversarial situations.
• Support, lead and manage work of assignment team comprised on internal and external experts in close intermittent and distant collaboration modes.
• Monitor and manage risk through the engagement cycle. Adhere to the strictest standards of client and engagement confidentiality.
• Maintain active communication with counsel, clients, and internal team to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Supporting and training junior resources.
• Getting involved in business development initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics 
• Chartered Accountant i.e. ICAEW or equivalent
• Good understanding of AML, Sanctions, Counter Fraud laws and regulations, and FATF standards
• Proven track record of working on international investigations, compliance risk assessments, forensic audits, disputes support or expert witness
• Experience gained in the Big 4 is essential and a large international bank is highly desirable
• Certification and ongoing professional education in fraud examination related area
• Ability to research, retrieve, prepare and analyse structured and unstructured information 
• Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills 
• Microsoft Office advanced skills.
• Adaptable, driven and action orientated approach
• Analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and Excel
• Open, inquisitive, and critical mind
• Travel flexible.
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