Managing Director

About the role

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

J.S. Held's Complex Accounting & Litigation team is seeking a seasoned and entrepreneurial Managing Director to lead and expand our investigative consulting services. This is a senior leadership role for a professional with deep experience in complex investigations and litigation —paired with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and growing a book of business. As a Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the practice, leading high-impact engagements, mentoring talent, and cultivating long-term client relationships across industries and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of investigative professionals across multiple regions
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on quality, innovation, and client service
• Drive internal knowledge sharing, training, and professional development initiatives
• Oversee and execute complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations involving regulatory inquiries, compliance reviews, financial transactions, and litigation support
• Guide the development of client deliverables including reports, presentations, and data visualizations
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and strategic insight
• Expand your book of business and contribute to the growth of the Global Investigations Practice
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with law firms, financial institutions, and corporate clients
• Represent J.S. Held at industry events, conferences, and client engagements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in investigative consulting, compliance, or forensic advisory roles
• Proven leadership experience with a focus on team development and client delivery
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex findings into clear, actionable insights
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Experience working across international jurisdictions and regulatory environments (preferred)
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management (preferred)
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during work shift

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $240k - $260k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.