Director, Global Investigations & Disputes Resolution

Hilco Global•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hilco Global is expanding its Global Investigations & Dispute Resolution practice, a growing practice that advises clients on matters involving fraud and misconduct investigations, forensic accounting and financial analysis, post-acquisition and other commercial disputes, bribery and corruption matters, asset tracing, investigative due diligence, litigation support, regulatory response, and other sensitive situations requiring rigorous analysis, sound judgment, and clear communication. This practice is being developed within a powerful platform that already has deep client relationships, strong market credibility, and meaningful adjacency to restructuring, valuation, capital solutions, and other advisory capabilities. This role offers a rare opportunity to build within an established platform that already matters in the market. As a Director in Hilco Global Investigations & Dispute Resolution practice, you will be a senior leader responsible for managing significant client matters, developing trusted client relationships, and contributing directly to the strategic growth of the practice. You will oversee major engagements, guide teams across multiple matters, and work closely with senior leadership to help build a differentiated market offering. This role offers a compelling opportunity for experienced professionals who want to combine high-end client work with meaningful practice-building responsibility inside a platform that already has substantial market presence and connectivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related discipline required
Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience in investigations, forensic accounting, disputes, litigation support, valuation, restructuring advisory, or related consulting services
Strong track record of leading complex matters and managing senior client and counsel relationships
Deep technical credibility in one or more areas such as investigations, forensic accounting, damages, post-acquisition disputes, asset tracing, fraud risk, regulatory matters, or related disciplines
Demonstrated success leading teams in a professional services environment
Strong commercial instincts and interest in supporting business development and practice growth
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Candidates are expected to be onsite at Hilco Global offices and work primarily in person with their teams (at least for the first 3-6 months to build connections/relationships).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degrees (e.g., MAcc, MBA, MSF, or similar) are strongly encouraged and will be prioritized
CPA, CFE, CFA, CAMS, CFF, ABV, JD, or other relevant credentials are valued depending on specialization
Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and contribute to building a leading practice

Responsibilities

Lead significant investigations, forensic accounting matters, commercial disputes, and other high-stakes engagements
Advise clients, counsel, boards, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders on complex factual, accounting, financial, and strategic issues
Oversee engagement teams across multiple concurrent matters and ensure excellence in execution, analysis, and deliverables
Serve as a senior client contact and help develop durable, trusted relationships internally and externally
Direct the development of reports, expert-related analyses, investigative findings, and other key work product
Partner with leadership on practice strategy, market positioning, talent development, recruiting, and business growth
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and originate new work where appropriate
Collaborate with professionals across Hilco’s broader capital solutions, restructuring, valuation, and advisory platform to deliver integrated solutions
Mentor managers and Associate Directors and help build the long-term leadership bench of the practice
Help define the culture, standards, and external profile of a growing practice