Associate Director, Forensic Investigations Milano

Associate Director, Forensic Investigations
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Control Risks is expanding its presence in Italy with the recent launch of a new entity and the opening of our Milan office. As part of our ongoing investment in the country, we are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Consultant/Associate Director. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in enhancing Control Risks' reputation in the marketplace and secure the commercial success of our Investigations & Forensic Accounting practice in Italy, in turn part of a global practice offering international investigations and regulatory compliance capability. There are three priorities for the role:

Effective delivery of compliance and forensics projects. Engage in business development activities with legal and compliance buyers. Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members. Time in the role is expected to be divided between four areas as set out below:

Technical delivery (50%)

Exhibit technical expertise in the delivery of internal investigations, compliance projects and other forensics engagements. Act as a senior executive on engagements, taking full responsibility for the delivery of projects. Design, execute and adapt project plans and budgets. Ensure engagement deliverables address client expectations and are of a high quality. Embed technology into engagements as both a differentiator and to improve efficiencies and client results. Business Development & Growth (35%)

Build Control Risks' brand profile and credibility in the Italian marketplace. Maintain and grow existing client accounts and develop relationships with new clients, with a focus on the following foreign and domestic buyer groups: Law firms Multinational corporations. Strengthen and expand personal network of contacts and legal / compliance buyers. Innovate and identify new routes to market or new services. Provide thought leadership; actively participate in profile-raising and brand awareness activities, including marketing and networking initiatives and events. Operational & Risk (5%)

Monitor and mitigate risk on engagements from end to end, consulting with Director / Principal / Partner Group as needed. Contribute to the maintenance of the Investigations Register in compliance with regulations. Ensure that key decisions are recorded for future reference and that suitable quality and risk files are maintained. Ensure the broader compliance of Control Risks' investigative operations in Italy is maintained. Professional Development (10%)

Take ownership of personal development. Motivate and mentor junior members to achieve full potential. Provide strong coaching and training to enable junior members to achieve technical and operational excellence. Minimum Requirements:

Previous professional experience within the Investigations/Forensics industry, with significant experience working as a consultant/manager. Experience in structuring, managing and delivering investigations and compliance focused engagements. Knowledge of fraud and corruption investigation techniques and procedures. Demonstrable interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively in teams, as well as independently. Managing business development and improving engagement margin. The ability to build relationships internally and externally with stakeholders at all levels within an organization. An established network of contacts within the legal and compliance communities in Italy. Professional fluency in Italian and English; other language skills are of benefit. Solid knowledge of and experience in the Italian regulatory framework relating to compliance and investigations as well as financial crime and anti-corruption (e. g. Law 231). Experience in a consulting or professional services environment. Recognized professional qualification. Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer. Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.

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