Overview
Seeking: Senior Managing Investigator to join the Dubai team of a leading multi-practice firm.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Complex Investigations & Case Strategy:
- Direct and oversee high-profile investigations involving complex legal, regulatory, and financial matters.
- Develop case strategy, ensuring alignment with client objectives and investigative best practices.
- Conduct and supervise advanced research methodologies to extract actionable intelligence including forensic accounting & asset tracing.
- Ensure investigative findings are synthesized into compelling, client-ready reports.
Process & Methodology Innovation:
- Identify opportunities to enhance investigative workflows, tools, and methodologies.
- Implement best practices that drive efficiency and elevate the firm’s research capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with ethical and legal investigative standards, setting benchmarks for quality
Client & Case Management:
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing expectations and delivering high-impact insights.
- Oversee case timelines, resource allocation, and investigative priorities.
- Provide expert guidance on investigative strategies and risk assessments.
- Contributing to business development activities across the region.
Leadership & Mentorship:
- Provide structured mentorship and training for case managers and junior investigators.
- Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and support firm-wide professional development efforts.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Experience: experience leading complex investigations within legal, financial, and regulatory environments. Proven track record managing investigative teams and overseeing case strategy in high-stakes matters. Demonstrable experience in forensic accounting will be required for this position.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Strong experience mentoring case managers and junior investigators, with a focus on fostering professional growth and maintaining a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Attention to Detail: Proven track record of delivering high-quality, error-free work, adhering to firm guidelines, and conducting exhaustive reviews.
- Research Expertise & Analytical Thinking: Advanced proficiency in investigative methodologies and key research databases (e.g., Westlaw and Nexis), with a proven ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, compelling reports.
- Strategic Thinking & Risk Assessment: Demonstrated ability to develop investigative strategies aligned with client objectives, assess risks, and deliver actionable insights at an executive level.
- Client & Case Management: Skilled at developing and managing client relationships, overseeing investigative timelines, and providing expert guidance on investigative approaches and risk assessments.
- Process Improvement & Innovation: A track record of identifying and implementing enhancements to investigative workflows, tools, and methodologies, driving greater efficiency and quality.
- Ethical Standards & Compliance Focus: Deep understanding of investigative ethics, legal frameworks, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and integrity across all casework.
- Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) is preferred; an advanced degree or related qualification would also be beneficial.
- Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and pivot effectively in response to shifting priorities.
- Ability to travel: This position may be required to travel; particularly in the MENA region.
- Languages: This position requires written and spoken fluency at a professional level of both Arabic and English.
