Managing Consultant, Forensic - Fraud Risk Services in Guildford

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.

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client‐centric solutions for RSM's current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

RSM's Fraud Risk Services (FRS) team is seeking a Managing Consultant to join its proactive counter fraud team covering London and the South of England. The role involves leading the delivery of a portfolio of proactive counter fraud engagements, maintaining strong client relationships, managing and developing team members and supporting senior management. A strong data‐driven mindset is essential, with a focus on generating insight to identify system weaknesses and drive practical, sustainable improvements for clients.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading the delivery of proactive counter fraud engagements across a portfolio of clients, including fraud risk assessments, control reviews, and targeted analytic exercises.
• Using data‐driven techniques (e.g. trend analysis, exception testing, thematic reviews) to identify fraud risks, control weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a senior point of contact, ensuring high‐quality delivery and clear, practical advice.
• Managing multiple assignments, including ownership of budgets, WIP, billing, and overall financial performance.
• Producing high‐quality outputs suitable for senior stakeholders and Audit Committees, clearly articulating root cause, impact, and recommendations.
• Supporting and developing team members through coaching, mentoring, and day‐to‐day management.
• Contributing to business development through proposals, tenders, and expanding existing client relationships.
• Collaborating across the wider Forensic and Consulting teams to drive continuous improvement and share best practices.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Proven experience managing multiple engagements, including ownership of budgets, WIP, billing, and delivery performance.
• Strong technical knowledge of fraud and counter fraud practices, including proactive methodologies and investigative processes.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACFS, ACFE, PIP2) or equivalent experience.
• Academic background (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as Fraud, Criminal Justice, Law, Audit, or Accounting.
• Strong data‐driven mindset, with experience applying analytics or insight to identify risks and weaknesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high‐quality reports and present to stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
• Experience in stakeholder management and building client relationships in a professional services environment.

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 a fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working.
• 27 Days Holiday.
• 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.