Associate Managing Director, Investigations Diligence and Compliance - Specialist

About the role

Kroll’s North American Investigations, Diligence and Compliance practice is seeking a Senior Manager based in the United States. This wide‑ranging position on the Financial Investigations team (titled Associate Managing Director) will primarily manage internal investigations and litigation‑support cases. The role includes preparing proposals, participating in client pitches, conducting complex financial analysis, assisting with investigative interviews, synthesizing non‑financial information, managing diverse project teams, preparing client deliverables and other external documentation, overseeing quality‑control protocols, and supporting overall case completion. A key element is the development of new business and new clients. The incumbent must be an imaginative, creative thinker who can employ a variety of investigative techniques, leverage appropriate technological tools, and identify patterns and anomalies within financial data while adhering to tight deadlines and balancing a varied caseload. An interest in business strategy, global events, and markets, with awareness of cultural and political environments across industry sectors, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, management and enhancement of client relationships.
• Plan and manage a broad range of complex investigations, forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, business intelligence, internal investigations, insider‑risk assessments, consulting projects and forensic matters, leveraging Kroll’s expert resources.
• Oversee and review the quality of research and analysis performed by Associates, Associate Managers, and Managers, ensuring Kroll’s high standards are met.
• Provide guidance and feedback on research as needed.
• Lead information‑gathering and investigative interviews with a range of stakeholders.
• Conduct and document testing of internal controls.
• Write well‑structured, logical, objective reports that present research and analysis in a client‑focused manner.
• Interface with and present findings to clients.
• Ensure high standards of financial and administrative case management from case opening through collection of accounts receivable.
• Generate new ideas and support strategic initiatives to increase firm revenue and profitability.
• Contribute to the professional development and performance management of team personnel and external resources.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Kroll’s network of offices and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• U.S. citizenship and authorization to work from within the United States.
• Residence in the United States.
• Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) preferred; Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) an asset.
• Minimum 15 years of investigative experience with a recognized professional/financial services or investigative firm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with ability to produce eloquent reports.
• Financial crime (BSA/AML/OFAC/ABC) and regulatory compliance experience considered an asset.
• Demonstrated interest and initiative in developing leads, writing proposals, and assisting in selling and winning new business.
• Ability to serve as a client contact throughout projects and contribute to client relationship growth.
• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills, including rapid synthesis of information from multiple sources.
• Ability to coordinate concurrent projects, manage competing demands, and drive forward initiatives.
• Experience initiating, managing, developing, and maintaining client relationships to meet expectations.
• Provide project guidance to Associates, Associate Managers, and Managers.
• Flexible team player with strong interpersonal skills; experience working with diverse teams.
• Monitorship experience preferred (not required).
• ITAR experience preferred (not required).
• Internal and external audit experience preferred (not required).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, and parental/family leave.
• Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Competitive salary structures, performance‑based incentives, and merit‑based compensation reviews.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

Pay

Salary range: $125,000 – $250,000.