Associate Director – Forensic Investigations
Associate Director – Forensic InvestigationsWe are searching for an experienced Associate Director – Forensic Investigations.
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:
- 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:
- 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
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