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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position is located at our Dubai office. This role will require regular travel within the Middle East region. As a Manager, you will either be responsible for managing an aspect of a large investigation, or be responsible for all aspects of case management, from conducting research and analysis, to structuring reports and managing resources, to presenting conclusions to clients with respect to a small and medium size investigation. This is a client facing role and as such, you will be expected to build and retain key relationships and exceed in meeting the client s needs, whilst ensuring that the Kroll brand remains intact at all times.
Due to the range of cases that you will manage across various industry-sectors and country locations, a key interest in global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural and political environments is essential.
• To ensure the efficient management of cases which includes:
• To gain a deep understanding of the case and client needs through discussions directly with the client or taking direction from a senior member of the team.
• Scoping the project and writing and submitting proposals.
• Accurately forecast and effectively manage all aspects of case finances and contribute to the successful management of the case budget.
• Examine and interpret the information obtained to produce in-depth and detail-orientated analysis, identifying further research that needs to be carried out and what leads need to be investigated to support case development.
• Ability to analyse, interrogate and perform data analytics on large amounts of financial data and present findings coherently using Excel. Ability to effectively carrying out interviews with a range of stakeholders involved in the investigation.
• Write well structured, logical and objective reports which present the research in a client focused manner and addresses the clients central questions and concerns.
• Support case work by using Excel and PowerPoint to provide diagrammatic and pictorial explanations to present key findings and patterns identified in the investigation.
• Effectively manage case resources including subcontractors and other 3rd party services, ensuring the correct protocols are followed, costs are monitored and accounted for accurately.
• Monitor the quality of Analyst research and analysis on the case, ensuring that Kroll s high standards are met each time. Provide guidance and feedback on research where necessary.
• Effectively feedback case findings and work closely with other members of the team involved in the investigation.
• Understand and comply with UK, European & US and other applicable regulations.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of other legal systems and implications of working across jurisdictions to support the variety of case work undertaken.
• Support senior members of the team on complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.
• Monitor quality of own work product and conduct follow-ups with clients or senior members of the team where necessary.
• Support the growth of the team through involvement in non-case related projects, internal initiatives and business development activities.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Kroll s network of offices and various business practices.
• Identify own learning needs and opportunities, and continuously seek to improve case-work performance.
• The ability to read and write fluently in English and Arabic is essential for this role.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Fluency in English and Arabic is essential for this role. Any other language is an asset.
• Experience in a reputable professional or financial/accounting services firm, or from an investigative/research intensive organization.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in conducting investigations on various types of inappropriate activities (i.e. corruption, fraud, IP theft, conflict of interest );
• Experience in performing fraud and corruption reviews and/or compliance consulting is desirable
• Clarity of thought and expression to win confidence from key stakeholders and colleagues.
• An analytical, inquisitive and logical mind.
• Ability to communicate in both a verbal and written format, to a very high standard, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to drive forward and co-ordinate a number of concurrent projects and tasks, managing competing demands.
• Proven ability to research relevant markets, analyse information and clearly identify commercial opportunities.
• Strong communications skills (upward, downward, across individuals, across cultures, across business lines) in both a verbal and written format.
• A highly professional and commercial approach to problem solving.
• Familiarity with using data review and analytics tools such as Relativity, IDEA, Tableau;
• Advanced Microsoft office skills, with proven experience in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• An accounting or forensic designation is desirable
In order to be considered for a position at Duff & Phelps, you must formally apply via careers.duffandphelps.jobs
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