Managing Director, Investigations Diligence and Compliance

Kroll•New York, NY

About The Position

Our Investigations, Diligence and Compliance practice consistently provides firms with the professional investigative consulting expertise necessary to resolve conflict through fact-finding and critical analysis. We have conducted thousands of investigations worldwide and have an unmatched track record of resolving disputes and working with in-house and outside counsel to successfully conduct and conclude internal or regulatory inquiries. Our experts help organizations with their critical fact finding when they need to conduct internal investigations or to examine allegations of wrongdoing. Whether or not actual misconduct is discovered, such inquiries, and their aftermath, can pose serious risks to companies and their stakeholders, damaging their reputation, disrupting their business operations and exposing them to government scrutiny, as well as to potential criminal, civil and regulatory liability. Our investigative services and expertise have helped clients successfully resolve investigations promptly and with minimal business disruption.

Requirements

At least 12 years of work experience with solid career progression, including at least 7 years in one or more of Legal, and/or Consulting, (experience in a professional service organization, a plus), or Government.
Bachelor’s degree is required. JD, or relevant graduate degree preferred;
Contacts and strong reputation in the private sector and the ability to leverage contacts and drive new business.
Proven leadership ability.
Hands-on professional with ability to assemble and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated ability to identify and communicate areas in which additional or other services may be beneficial to clients.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated computer proficiency and ability to maximize applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

Originate business within the Investigation, Diligence and Compliance service line, with a focus on complex multi-jurisdictional investigations.
Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, FCPA and other government-inspired investigations, litigation and business dispute matters related to fraud, embezzlement, accounting irregularities and contract disputes.
Market services both to internal partners and external clients, developing client networks, and supporting efforts in developing and executing sales and marketing strategies.
Identify cross-marketing opportunities across the greater Kroll service lines and business units.
Work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary teams to both win and execute large-scale engagements.
Manage client relationships; identify and develop opportunities to enhance relationships with existing clients/contacts and new potential business
Deliver presentations to potential clients and, if required, prosecutorial agencies and regulators.
Direct and oversee the efficient management of cases to achieve client satisfaction and meet budgets on an independent basis
Manage teams of all levels of professional staff to ensure effective professional time utilization.
Train mid-level and junior staff to participate in investigations.
Demonstrate support in advancing company and office objectives of profitability, professionalism and teamwork with colleagues and clients.