Managing Director, Forensics

Job Summary:

The Managing Director is responsible for developing business through relationships, contacts, and other opportunities and leading, managing, and directing staff in performing analysis, examination, review, assessment, and testing in a wide variety of client engagements. The Managing Director will serve as a designated point of contact with client personnel on engagements, thus good communication skills and a strong presence is required. The Managing Director will also be responsible for business development initiatives.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for developing business through relationships, contacts and other opportunities
• Leads and actively participates in client discussions and meetings. Communicates with clients in an organized, and knowledgeable manner, delivering clear, concise and accurate documents and requests
• Analyzes the current business environment, understands client needs, assesses risks and identifies recommendations/areas of improvement
• Leads in the development of business opportunities and proposals.
• Develops industry specific thought leadership articles and communications
• Develops and executes a business development plan identifying business opportunity for the Forensics Practice and other business lines
• Aides in the development of targeted and industry specific marketing materials
• Monitors and implements industry trends and best practices; creates a positive, team-focused environment
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of various staff assigned to assist with pursuits and opportunities
• Acts as Career Advisor to Managers, Senior Associates and Associates
• Evaluates the performance of Compliance Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education

• Bachelor's degree, required
• MBA or JD, preferred

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in developing business and managing relationships, required
• Software
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, required
• Experience with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and customer risk rating tools, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong business development skills through relationships, contacts, and other opportunities
• Strong leadership skills
• Self-starter - ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills
• Strong delivery focus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel