RSM UK
Associate Director - Forensic Investigations
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Associate Director - Forensic Investigations
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Associate Director (Forensic Investigations)
As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions—building towards becoming the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This role offers the opportunity to grow, excel, and make a real difference in a dynamic, ambitious team.
About the Role
There has never been a more exciting time to join RSM UK’s digitally led Forensic practice. As our Forensic team continues to expand, we are seeking an Associate Director to contribute to:
- Leading, developing, and delivering complex investigations across diverse clients.
- Supporting the growth of a forward-thinking, ambitious team.
Our Forensic practice assists organisations facing high-profile and sensitive matters, integrating investigative expertise, commercial insight, and robust analysis to help clients navigate intricate challenges. This role will involve taking responsibility for engagements related to:
- Fraud and misconduct investigations.
- Financial irregularities, regulatory enquiries, and other contentious matters.
- Collaboration with senior clients, legal advisors, and regulatory bodies.
As an Associate Director in Forensic Investigations, you will:
- Oversee a portfolio of forensic engagements from beginning to end.
- Forge and manage trusted client relationships.
- Lead high-calibre investigations and aid junior team development.
- Play a pivotal role in business development, further defining our forensic practice and driving growth.
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Key Responsibilities
Your impact will be far-reaching:
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Leadership:
- Conduct investigations across matters including fraud, misconduct, financial irregularities, and regulatory issues.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and stakeholder liaison.
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Execution:
- Strategise, manage, and deliver end-to-end investigations—defining scope and methodology, mitigating risk, adhering to timelines, and ensuring quality outcomes.
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Relationship Management:
- Build and nurture relationships with clients, legal advisors, and other stakeholders.
- Provide transparent updates, manage expectations, and advocate findings transparently.
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Business Growth:
- Develop new business by submitting proposals, tendering, networking, and seizing opportunities to expand forensic services.
- Strengthen the team’s market presence.
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Leadership & Coaching:
- Mentor and develop junior team members.
- Support resource alignment, knowledge exchange, and ensure high-quality, consistent delivery.
Requirements & Criteria
Core Qualifications & Experience
- Commercial investigatory expertise backed by a substantial track record of leading complex forensic investigations (e.g., fraud, misconduct, financial crime, regulatory matters). Backgrounds in forensic accounting, corporate investigations, law enforcement, or regulatory fields are ideal.
- Senior-level qualifications (e.g., ACA/equivalent) and/or a sterling forensic and investigative career, with additional accreditations (e.g., CFE) viewed positively.
- A PRME Report.net Professional Requirements Framework.
Ideal Candidate Traits
Investigator
- Proven success in leading forensic investigations and maintaining rigorous quality standards.
- Advanced analytical skills, capable of evaluating complex information and exercising sound judgment.
- Unparalleled relationship-building prowess, particularly with clients and high-level stakeholders.
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Client-focused culture: A track record of delivering engagements on time, on budget, and above expectations.
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Develop mentality: Confident in leading teams, fostering junior growth, and demonstrating own-track ownership of challenging projects.
What We Offer You
At RSM, our people are our most valuable asset, and we provide tailored benefits to achieve your urringful experience, both inside and outside the workplace:
Benefits
- Flexibility: 27 days of holiday (plus optional additional leave).
- Wellbeing: Comprehensive lifestyle, health, and finance resources, including:
- A holistic financial wellbeing package (budgeting tools, pension support etc.).
- EVA Battery Electric Vehicle scheme.
- Virtual GP access.
- Learning: 300+ on-demand courses, expertly curated by our in-house talent development to foster growth.
Culture: Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At RSM, we champion a sense of belonging so that every identity, background, and culture can bring their authentic selves to work. Through driving inclusion in our firm, we:
- Reflect the diversity of our clients, ensuring teams are rich with varied perspectives and insights.
- Proactively support a culture that values and strengthens inclusion, empowering all employees to excel.
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