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About the Role

RSM UK's digitally led Forensic practice is growing, and we are seeking an Associate Director to lead, develop, and deliver complex investigations for a diverse client portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to manage engagements, build client relationships, lead high-quality investigations, and support the development of junior team members, while also contributing to business development and the growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

Lead investigations across a wide range of matters, including fraud, misconduct, financial irregularities, and regulatory enquiries, acting as a trusted adviser to clients and stakeholders.
Plan, manage, and deliver investigations from start to finish, defining scope and methodology, managing risk, adhering to timelines and budgets, and overseeing overall engagement performance.
Build strong relationships with clients, legal advisers, and other stakeholders, providing clear updates, managing expectations, and presenting findings on sensitive matters.
Drive business development through proposals, tenders, networking, and identifying opportunities to expand forensic services and strengthen market presence.
Lead, coach, and develop junior team members, supporting resource planning, knowledge sharing, and high-quality delivery across the team.

Requirements

Experienced investigations professional with a strong track record of leading complex engagements, delivering high-quality client service, and building trusted relationships.
Background in forensic accounting, corporate investigations, law enforcement, or a regulatory environment.
Strong investigative expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with confidence.
Significant experience leading forensic investigations, including matters relating to fraud, misconduct, financial crime, or regulatory enquiries.
A professional qualification (such as ACA or equivalent) and/or substantial investigative experience.
Additional certifications such as CFE are considered advantageous.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information, exercise sound judgment, and produce high-quality reports.
A proactive, client-focused approach, with experience managing senior stakeholder relationships, leading engagements, and identifying business development opportunities.
Confidence in leading teams, developing junior colleagues, and taking ownership of high-quality delivery across a varied portfolio of investigation work.

Skills

Investigative expertise
Commercial awareness
Client relationship management
Stakeholder management
Team leadership
Coaching and development
Business development
Proposal writing
Tendering
Networking
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Report writing

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate Director
Senior level

Education Level

Professional qualification (e.g., ACA or equivalent)
CFE certification advantageous

Benefits

Flexible reward and benefits package
27 days holiday (with option to purchase additional days)
Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits
Financial wellbeing benefits (e.g., financial tools, electric car scheme)
Access to a virtual GP
Access to 300+ on-demand courses

About the Company

RSM is one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, delivering big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive.
RSM has a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.
RSM UK's digitally led Forensic practice is growing.

Equal Opportunity

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work.
We aim to achieve diversity of background, experience, and perspective in our teams to genuinely understand our client's needs.
Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work.
We are working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.