Senior Consultant (Manager) m/w/d: Forensic Investigations

at  Control Risks

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Consultant with forensic investigations and compliance experience to join our Investigations and Forensic Accounting Practice in Frankfurt. In this role you will be an integral member of the wider EMEA Investigations and Forensic Accounting practice which is part of a global practice offering international investigations and regulatory compliance capabilities. This role will require you to exhibit technical excellence, the ability to build relationships and the desire and capability to leverage technology to deliver efficient and innovative work. You will be expected to work with other members of the Forensics practice and help to build Control Risks’ reputation for investigations in the marketplace. This role will give you great exposure to interesting projects across the EMEA region so you must willing and able to travel internationally. Ideally you will be based in Frankfurt but we may consider a hybrid style working model based in other locations across Germany.

REQUIREMENTS

There are three priorities for the role:

• Effective delivery of compliance and forensics projects, including conduct cases
• Engage in business development activities with legal / compliance buyers
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members

Time in the role is expected to be divided between four areas as set out below:

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in structuring, managing and delivering Forensic projects
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively in teams
• Knowledge of fraud and corruption investigation techniques and procedures; experience in conduct cases is a plus
• Managing business development and improving engagement margin
• The ability to build relationships internally and externally with stakeholders at all levels within an organization

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIST SKILLS

• Recognized professional qualification
• Working knowledge of FCPA, UK Bribery Act and other relevant legislation
• Experience in a consulting or professional services environment

TECHNICAL DELIVERY (55% OF ROLE)

• Exhibit technical expertise in the delivery of Forensics engagements
• Act as an operational lead on engagements, taking full responsibility for the delivery of projects
• Design, execute and adapt project plans and budgets
• Ensure engagement deliverables address client expectations and are of a high quality
• Embed technology into engagements as both a differentiator and to improve efficiencies

OPERATIONAL & RISK (15% OF ROLE)

• Monitor and mitigate risk on engagements from end to end, consulting with (Associate) Director / Principal / Partner Group as needed
• Ensure that key decisions are recorded for future reference and that suitable quality and risk files are maintained
• Ensure that engagements are delivered to time and budget
• Ensure complete record keeping of engagement economics and business administration within CRM
• Ensure timely accrual of income, raising invoices and cash receipt

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH (20% OF ROLE)

• Build Control Risks’ visibility and credibility in the marketplace
• Maintain and update our Client Relationship Management tool with relevant business information on our contacts, clients and opportunities
• Strengthen and expand personal network of contacts and legal / compliance buyers
• Innovate and identify new routes to market or new services
• Provide thought leadership, have an online presence and regular attendance at relevant seminars and conferences

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (10% OF ROLE)

• Take ownership of personal development
• Motivate and mentor junior members to achieve full potential
• Provide strong coaching and training to enable junior members to achieve technical and operational excellence

There are three priorities for the role:

• Effective delivery of compliance and forensics projects, including conduct cases
• Engage in business development activities with legal / compliance buyers
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team member