Senior Associate, Risk Advisory Ankura

Why Join Ankura

• Be part of a growing team with a unique opportunity to help shape the practice as it develops.

• Work within a team of world recognised experts in an established leading global consultancy.

• Work in a collaborative environment which promotes curiosity learning and communication, where our professionals have the freedom to innovate.

• Gain cross discipline exposure and develop a rounded skillset across investigations and compliance.

• Experience frequent client interaction including preparing and presenting results

• Be mentored by some of the best professionals in the industry.

• Experience truly supportive career development with a formal development process, training programs and an internal e-learning platform, Ankura Academy.

Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day delivery of forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, forensic accounting assignments, compliance reviews, forensic audits, background searches, asset searches and fund tracing.

• Designing, crafting, and delivering client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.

• Preparing engagement work plans, working papers project documentation, progress reports, draft, and final reports to the highest level of quality.

• Working with clients, their legal advisors, internal and external auditors and regulatory authorise in sometimes sensitive and adversarial situations.

• Support, lead and manage work of assignment team comprised on internal and external experts in close intermittent and distant collaboration modes.

• Monitor and manage risk through the engagement cycle. Adhere to the strictest standards of client and engagement confidentiality.

• Maintain active communication with counsel, clients, and internal team to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.

• Supporting and training junior resources.

• Getting involved in business development initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

• ICAEW qualified

• Experience gained in a big 4/mid-tier forensic firm

• Good understanding of AML, Sanctions, Counter Fraud laws and regulations, and FATF standards

• Proven track record of working on international investigations, compliance risk assessments, forensic audits, disputes support or expert witness

• Certification and ongoing professional education in fraud examination related area

• Ability to research, retrieve, prepare and analyse structured and unstructured information

• Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills

• Microsoft Office advanced skills.

• Adaptable, driven and action orientated approach.

• Open, inquisitive, and critical mind

• Analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and Excel

• Travel flexible.