Overview
A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Managing Consultant/Managing Consultant — Forensic Investigations to join its Dusseldorf office.
The firm is currently establishing its Forensic Investigations practice in Germany. This is a genuine build — a new team, in a new market, with the methodology, credentials and global network of an established international firm behind it, and without the constraints of a legacy structure.
The practice focuses on two connected disciplines: forensic accounting and fraud investigations, and forensic technology and eDiscovery. Work typically arises where the facts are contested and the stakes are high — special investigations for supervisory boards and audit committees, allegations of financial misstatement, corruption and misappropriation, regulatory and criminal proceedings, and post-transaction disputes.
The analytical backbone of an investigation. You lead defined workstreams, do the substantive analysis yourself, and supervise the people doing it alongside you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead defined workstreams within larger investigations, from planning through to written findings.
- Perform substantive forensic analysis: journal entry testing, revenue recognition reviews, analysis of third-party and intermediary payments, asset and funds tracing.
- Structure and interrogate large datasets from accounting and ERP systems — SAP, DATEV, Oracle and comparable environments — as well as payment and communications data.
- Support eDiscovery workstreams: search term design and testing, review protocols, quality control of review output, and analysis of results.
- Draft substantial sections of investigation reports and prepare exhibits and schedules that will be relied upon in proceedings.
- Supervise and review the work of consultants and associates.
- Prepare client-ready materials and participate in client and counsel meetings.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Four or more years of relevant experience — typically Big Four forensic, audit, internal audit or transaction services, or a comparable in-house or technology role.
- A university degree in business administration, accounting, economics, law, information systems, data science or a comparable subject.
- Progress towards or completion of a professional qualification (WP, StB, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CFE) is welcome.
- Strong Excel skills as a baseline. Working knowledge of SQL, Python, Alteryx, Power BI or Relativity is a distinct advantage.
- A methodical approach to documentation — you understand that a working paper may one day be read by opposing counsel.
- Fluent German and English.
- Willingness to travel within Germany and internationally.
Additional Information & Company Benefits
- Substantive responsibility early, on mandates that genuinely matter to the organisations involved.
- Direct access to senior colleagues — in a team of this size, you will learn from Directors rather than from a manual.
- Structured development and a transparent promotion process.
- Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
- Hybrid working, 28 days of annual leave, and funding for professional qualifications and training.
