Legal, Risk & Compliance - Investigations & Forensic Senior Consultant

<h3>Accountabilities:</h3><li>
<strong>Investigative Workstream Leadership:</strong>Lead assigned workstreams across fraud investigations, regulatory enforcement, forensic accounting, e-discovery, and litigation support, from initial planning through execution and final delivery, under the guidance of engagement leadership.</li><li>
<strong>Case Planning and Project Management:</strong>Coordinate investigative activities, establish timelines, manage deliverables, monitor progress, and track assigned budgets, risks, dependencies, and scope throughout the engagement.</li><li>
<strong>Fact-Finding and Evidence Collection:</strong>Conduct interviews, gather evidence, review financial transactions, and examine relevant records to identify irregularities, investigate allegations, and establish the facts surrounding potential misconduct.</li><li>
<strong>Forensic Financial Analysis:</strong>Analyze financial records, transactional data, and complex documentation to trace funds, investigate discrepancies, identify suspicious patterns, and support follow-the-money procedures.</li><li>
<strong>Digital Evidence and Data Analytics:</strong>Apply forensic accounting techniques, data analytics, e-discovery methodologies, and digital tools to organize, examine, interpret, and connect financial and electronic evidence.</li><li>
<strong>Regulatory and Compliance Support:</strong>Assist with compliance risk assessments, regulatory reviews, and investigations involving complex legal, financial, governance, cybersecurity, or compliance-related issues.</li><li>
<strong>Investigative Strategy Development:</strong>Contribute to investigative approaches and adapt procedures as new evidence emerges, case requirements evolve, or additional risks are identified.</li><li>
<strong>Documentation and Reporting:</strong>Prepare accurate workpapers, investigative chronologies, reports, exhibits, analytical summaries, and client-ready presentations that communicate findings clearly, objectively, and with appropriate supporting evidence.</li><li>
<strong>Client and Stakeholder Communication:</strong>Present findings and updates to clients, legal counsel, and internal leadership, translating complex information into practical insights and defensible conclusions.</li><li>
<strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong>Work effectively with internal and external counsel, forensic accountants, technology specialists, and other consulting professionals to deliver coordinated, high-quality investigative services.</li><li>
<strong>Quality Assurance and Risk Monitoring:</strong>Review evidence and deliverables for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with engagement objectives while monitoring deadlines, changing priorities, and project risks.</li><li>
<strong>Team Development and Coaching:</strong>Support the professional development of Consultants and Interns by reviewing their work, providing constructive feedback, sharing investigative techniques, and strengthening analytical capabilities across the team.</li><li>
<strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong>Contribute to effective project execution and investigative methodologies while maintaining a strong focus on client service, professional integrity, and the quality of deliverables.</li><h2>Requirements:</h2><li>
<strong>Education:</strong>A bachelor's degree is required. Preferred fields include Accounting, Analytics or Data Science, Business Administration or Management, Computer Science or Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline.</li><li>
<strong>Professional Experience:</strong>Three to five years of relevant experience in forensic accounting, fraud investigations, regulatory matters, e-discovery, litigation support, compliance, or related professional services.</li><li>
<strong>Investigative Experience:</strong>Demonstrated experience managing substantial portions of investigative or forensic workstreams, with appropriate oversight from engagement leadership.</li><li>
<strong>Project Management Skills:</strong>Experience planning and executing project activities, coordinating deliverables, tracking timelines, monitoring assigned budgets, and managing workstream scope and risks.</li><li>
<strong>Forensic and Analytical Expertise:</strong>Experience gathering and evaluating evidence, reviewing financial transactions, analyzing complex records, identifying discrepancies, and developing well-supported investigative findings.</li><li>
<strong>Technology and Data Skills:</strong>Familiarity with data analytics, digital investigative tools, e-discovery platforms, and methods for analyzing electronic evidence. The ability to use technology to identify patterns and support case development is important.</li><li>
<strong>Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge:</strong>Understanding of compliance risk assessments, regulatory requirements, corporate governance, or related investigative considerations in complex business environments.</li><li>
<strong>Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving:</strong>Strong analytical judgment and the ability to distinguish verified facts from assumptions and preliminary conclusions, synthesize complex information, and adapt investigative approaches as circumstances change.</li><li>
<strong>Communication Skills:</strong>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional reports, document findings objectively, and present conclusions to clients, counsel, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>
<strong>Leadership and Coaching:</strong>Experience reviewing junior team members' work, providing practical feedback, and supporting the development of colleagues through collaborative knowledge-sharing.</li><li>
<strong>Client Service and Collaboration:</strong>Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused mindset, with the ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate across legal, financial, technical, and consulting teams.</li><li>
<strong>Attention to Detail and Professional Integrity:</strong>High standards of accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and ethical conduct when handling sensitive information and complex investigations.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred Certifications:</strong>CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), ACEDS, Relativity certifications, or other relevant professional credentials are advantageous but not required.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred Industry Background:</strong>Previous experience in consulting, accounting, legal services, regulatory environments, or other professional services organizations is a plus.</li><li>
<strong>Location and Travel:</strong>Ability to work within a hybrid model, combining remote work with time in local offices and at client sites. Travel, including occasional out-of-state travel, may be required depending on client engagements and project needs.</li><h2>Benefits:</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive Base Salary:</strong>Annual base salary ranging from<strong>$88,000 to $132,000</strong>, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location.</li><li>
<strong>Annual Bonus Opportunity:</strong>Target bonus opportunity of<strong>10%</strong>, with eligible employees potentially receiving additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation.</li><li>
<strong>Estimated Total Cash Compensation:</strong>Approximately<strong>$96,800–$145,200 annually</strong>, based on the posted base salary range and target bonus opportunity. Actual compensation may vary.</li><li>
<strong>Healthcare Coverage:</strong>Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.</li><li>
<strong>Health Savings Options:</strong>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).</li><li>
<strong>Insurance Protection:</strong>Life and accident insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage.</li><li>
<strong>Retirement Savings:</strong>Access to a company 401(k) savings and investment plan, including an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.</li><li>
<strong>Paid Time Off:</strong>Choice Time Off (CTO) covering vacation, personal needs, and sick time. Eligible new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year, with allocations varying according to years of service.</li><li>
<strong>Paid Holidays:</strong>Up to 11 recognized paid holidays annually.</li><li>
<strong>Family-Building Benefits:</strong>Adoption and fertility assistance to support eligible employees and their families.</li><li>
<strong>Parental Leave:</strong>Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks, subject to applicable policies.</li><li>
<strong>Hybrid Work Flexibility:</strong>A combination of remote work, in-person collaboration, and client-site engagement, depending on project and business requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Professional Development:</strong>Opportunities to strengthen investigative expertise, develop leadership skills, and work with multidisciplinary teams across industries.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborative Culture:</strong>An inclusive, learning-oriented environment that values integrity, innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.</li>