Managing Director, Investigations & Forensic Accounting

The Investigations and Forensic Accounting team is part of Ankura’s Risk Advisory business, assisting clients with complex forensic accounting, auditing, fraud and compliance matters.

Why Join Ankura

• Work on large high‑profile projects and deliver advice at the highest level.
• Dynamic, fast‑paced environment with senior leaders.
• Opportunity to learn quickly, influence growth and development of the team.
• Personal and professional development from experts in the field.
• Exposure to senior clients and chance to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct forensic investigations, technical accounting research, fraud risk assessments, compliance reviews, forensic accounting audits, background interviews, searches, asset searches, fund tracing, electronic data reviews.
• Assist external and internal counsel in investigations of corporate breaches of internal policies and ethical behaviour.
• Review and finalize engagement work plans, working papers, project documentation, progress and final reports.
• Lead and manage the engagement team comprising internal and external experts.
• Plan, manage and control engagement budgets.
• Monitor and manage risks throughout the engagement cycle.
• Maintain strict client and engagement confidentiality and integrity.
• Communicate actively with counsel, clients and internal team to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on projects and assess performance.
• Design, craft and deliver client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.
• Participate in business development activities such as public speaking events, conferences, seminars, marketing events and client meetings.

Requirements

• Experience with Big4 or international audit firms or specialized forensic accounting and investigative services firms.
• Track record of working on complex accounting investigations, national and/or international investigations, compliance risk assessments, forensic audits, disputes support or expert witness engagements.
• Certification and ongoing professional education in accounting (ACA strongly preferred) and fraud examination (Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified in Financial Forensics).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting & finance, economics, business management or international business.
• Excellent analytical rigor and Microsoft Office proficiency; ability to research, retrieve, prepare and analyse structured and unstructured information.
• Strong experience partnering with forensic technology specialists, scoping and leading e‑review exercises using latest tools and techniques.
• First‑class report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and demonstrate flexibility, vigilance and drive.
• Open, inquisitive, critical mindset, collaborative outlook with high emotional intelligence.
• Resilience and sharp focus in fast‑changing environment.
• Interest in learning new areas and for ongoing self‑development.
• Self‑motivation and strong commitment to achieving end results.
• Fluent English; additional foreign language skills preferred (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, German or Chinese).

Ankura is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.