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About the Role

This role suits a consultant with significant experience in investigations, strong technical credentials, and the ability to lead smaller engagements to consistently high standards. You will lead investigations with a team of one or two, usually reporting to an engagement lead, and deliver high-quality outcomes with senior support on complex elements. You will build your own technical expertise, help develop junior colleagues, and support business growth through business development initiatives and proposals.

Responsibilities

Lead smaller investigations, compliance reviews, and forensic accounting assignments in the UK and overseas, managing a team of one or two and usually reporting to an engagement lead.
Deliver the majority of engagement work independently, drawing on senior support for the more complex or sensitive elements.
Consistently meet the firm's standards for technical excellence, client service, delivery quality, and commercial performance.
Recognise and escalate project risks and budget overruns in a timely manner, offering practical solutions and workarounds.
Act as a trusted point of contact for clients on sensitive matters, providing clear, practical, and well-supported advice.
Lead and motivate small engagement teams, setting clear direction and maintaining high standards.
Coach and support more junior colleagues through active engagement leadership, technical guidance, and constructive feedback.
Review the work of team members to ensure analytical rigour, consistency, and high-quality outputs.
Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages high performance, professional development, and knowledge sharing.
Support business development initiatives and programmes, helping to convert leads through well-developed proposals.
Build and maintain relationships with clients through the consistent delivery of high-quality work.
Help identify client needs, regulatory developments, and market trends that may create opportunities for the business.
Represent the firm at client meetings and industry events, supporting its visibility and reputation in the UK market.

Requirements

Significant experience conducting internal investigations.
Experience of leading small teams and delivering high-quality work with limited senior oversight.
A developing ability to coach and support more junior colleagues.
Experience of supporting business development and building client relationships.
Takes pride in displaying a high level of attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to all tasks.

Skills

Sound understanding of the use of technology in investigations.
A developing network of client contacts.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, e.g. UK Bribery Act, the US FCPA or Sapin II.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Additional languages would be an advantage (e.g. Spanish or Arabic).

Location

Work Type

Hybrid working arrangements
Flexible working
Remote working

Experience Level

Senior Consultant

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Chartered accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) would be a significant advantage
Further credentials such as the CFE

Benefits

Competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
Discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.

About the Company

Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.