Director, Global Investigations - Secretariat Advisors LLC

Director, Global Investigations

Apply locations: San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R-100385

Job Description:

ABOUT THE FIRM

Secretariat is a world-class independent expert advisory services firm that provides expert witness, litigation support, investigative, and advisory services to top companies and leading law firms on significant litigation matters and bet-the-company disputes and investigations. Secretariat specializes in securities litigation, M&A disputes, international arbitrations, general commercial disputes, economic damages, and independent forensic accounting investigations.

Secretariat is a diversified international expert services firm with more than 500 professionals in 20+ cities globally. Secretariat was recently ranked as the #1 firm in Global Arbitration Review’s prestigious GAR 100 Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index, and more than 90% of Secretariat’s leading experts are recognized as leaders in their field by the independent Who’s Who Legal.

We are currently seeking talented Global Investigations and Disputes Professionals.

ABOUT THE GLOBAL INVESTIGATIONS AND DISPUTES TEAM

As part of our expanding Global Investigations and Disputes team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex business challenges. Our expert team includes forensic accountants, certified fraud examiners, digital forensic specialists, big data experts, and former regulators, all working in concert to provide investigative, business intelligence, and regulatory compliance solutions.

We are looking for a Director to join our Global Investigations and Disputes practice. As part of the team, you will gather intelligence, analyze disaggregated information, compile evidential material, and communicate findings to decision-makers in civil, criminal, and regulatory arenas.

The Director role encompasses the management of client assignments, proactively identifying and participating in business development activities, and coaching and developing junior team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage engagements from start to finish, including designing and implementing investigation plans, allocating and managing team members, reporting and presenting investigation findings, and maintaining responsibility for budget and administrative aspects.
• Be an operational client-facing member of the assignment team, developing and maintaining client relationships and managing expectations.
• Actively participate in business development by identifying potential new clients and business leads, and developing your professional network through attendance at relevant conferences and events.
• Engage in marketing activities, including drafting articles, participating in webinars/seminars, and supporting and promoting Secretariat events.
• Prepare and present pitches and commercial/technical proposals for prospective clients as part of a team.
• Demonstrate appropriate judgment considering risks to the client and Secretariat, ensuring compliance with internal risk processes and policies throughout the assignment.
• Coach and develop junior team members, providing feedback both on an ad hoc basis and as part of the appraisal process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar from an accredited university or college, or MBA.
• 8+ years of prior experience in forensic accounting and dispute resolution.
• Prior experience at one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms is a plus, but other commensurate experience in banking, mid-tier accounting firms, or litigation support firms will be considered.
• Holder of or pursuing CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, ASA, or ABV credentials is required.
• Considerable experience within an investigation and dispute practice, ideally with part of that experience spent within a consulting firm.
• Excellent verbal communication and report writing skills.
• Strong presentation skills and analytical problem resolution abilities.
• The ability to work independently while highlighting issues and risks to senior staff, ideally with suggested viable solutions.
• The ability to manage team members and external stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint; expertise in SQL, R, and other database or statistical programs is a plus.
• The ability to travel as needed, likely less than 10% of the time.
• This position is hybrid, working from home and the office.
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus and encouraged.
• The desire to join in with, and/or lead auxiliary tasks associated with a developing practice within a rapidly growing firm.

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.