Associate Director - Forensic Investigations

As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle‑market businesses thrive. We are a fast‑growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

There has never been a more exciting time to join RSM UK’s digitally led Forensic practice. As this area continues to grow, we are looking for an Associate Director to help lead, develop and deliver complex investigations across a diverse portfolio of clients, while supporting the continued expansion of our ambitious team. Our Forensic team supports organisations facing sensitive and high‑profile matters, combining investigative expertise, commercial insight and robust analysis to help clients navigate complex challenges.

This role offers the opportunity to lead engagements involving fraud and misconduct investigations, financial irregularities, regulatory enquiries and other contentious matters, working closely with senior client stakeholders, legal advisers and regulatory bodies. As an Associate Director in our Investigations team, you will take overall responsibility for managing a portfolio of engagements from inception through to conclusion, building trusted client relationships, leading high‑quality investigations, and supporting the development of junior team members. You will also play a key role in business development, helping shape our investigations offering and contributing to the future growth of this expanding area of the practice.

You’ll Make An Impact By:

• Leading investigations across a wide range of matters, including fraud, misconduct, financial irregularities and regulatory enquiries, while acting as a trusted adviser to clients and stakeholders.
• Planning, managing and delivering investigations from start to finish: defining scope and methodology, managing risk, keeping to timelines and budgets and overseeing overall engagement performance.
• Building strong relationships with clients, legal advisers and other stakeholders, providing clear updates, managing expectations and presenting findings on sensitive matters.
• Driving business development through proposals, tenders, networking and identifying opportunities to expand forensic services and strengthen market presence.
• Leading, coaching and developing junior team members while supporting resource planning, knowledge sharing and high‑quality delivery across the team.

What We Are Looking For

You will be an experienced investigations professional with a strong track record of leading complex engagements, delivering high‑quality client service and building trusted relationships. Whether your background is in forensic accounting, corporate investigations, law enforcement or a regulatory environment, you will bring strong investigative expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to manage sensitive matters with confidence.

Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• 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, with additional certifications such as CFE considered advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information, exercise sound judgement 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.

What We Can Offer You

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• 27 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in‑house talent development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

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. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.