Manager, Forensic Investigations and Intelligence

Kroll; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for their Financial Investigations team in Toronto. This dynamic role requires a blend of investigative expertise, project management, and client relationship skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple complex cases while ensuring high-quality outcomes. With a strong focus on financial analysis and regulatory compliance, you will play a pivotal role in guiding a talented team and delivering exceptional service to clients. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional excellence and offers a collaborative environment to elevate your career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investigative experience in a professional services firm.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex investigations and ensure high-quality case completion.
• Conduct interviews and gather information for thorough analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and project oversight.

Skills

Investigative Techniques

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA (Canada or US)

CFF or CFE Certification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kroll’s North American Investigations, Diligence and Compliance practice is seeking a Manager based in Toronto. This is a wide-ranging role in the Financial Investigations team. The Manager will develop and manage investigations and consulting cases, including client relationships, proposals, consulting and project management, and will have responsibility for quality and case completion and follow-up.

This role requires assisting on case strategy and scoping, advising on investigative techniques, identification of evidence, performing information gathering and investigative interviews, performing financial analysis, asset tracing and recovery, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, performing insider risk compliance assessments, managing projects and resources, documenting carefully the results of analysis and evaluations, and preparing conclusions for clients. This role also requires an imaginative and creative thinker with the ability to work to tight deadlines, often balancing a significant and varied caseload. The candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent judgment, be commercially-focused, and be driven by professional excellence and a commitment to the Kroll brand. A key interest in business strategy, global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural and political environments, is essential due to the range of cases that will be handled across various industry sectors.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Gain a deep understanding of case and client needs through discussions directly with the client or taking direction from a senior member of the Financial Investigations team.
• Take an active role in oversight and case management on a broad range of complex investigations, forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, including business intelligence, internal (client) investigations, insider risk compliance assessments, consulting projects and forensic matters, with the support of Kroll’s expert resources.
• Contribute to the development, management and expansion of client relationships.
• Assist with carrying out information gathering and investigative interviews with a range of stakeholders involved in an investigation.
• Conduct and document testing of internal controls.
• Write well-structured, logical and objective reports which present research and analysis in a client-focused manner to address the clients’ central questions and concerns.
• Ensure high standards of financial and administrative case management, from case opening through collection of accounts receivable.
• Contribute to the development of new opportunities and clients.
• Interface with and present interim findings to clients.
• Prioritize projects and assignments whilst meeting tight and demanding deadlines.
• Oversee and review Associates and Associate Managers working on client deliverables.
• 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 various practices.

Essential Traits:

• Bachelor’s degree and chartered professional accountant (CPA - Canada) or certified public accountant (CPA - US) or equivalent required; certified in financial forensics (CFF) preferred or working towards obtaining the CFF designation or certified fraud examiner (CFE) designation, with a very good understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Minimum 5 years’ investigative experience with a recognized professional services or other investigative firm.
• Minimum 2 years supervising a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, in English, with the ability to deliver eloquently written and oral reports.
• Financial crime (BSA/AML/OFAC/ABC) and regulatory compliance experience considered an asset.
• Actively contribute to business development, involved in client calls, proposal writing and assisting in selling and winning new business and cross-selling opportunities.
• Serve as a leader and provide project guidance to Interns, Associates, and Associate Managers working on client deliverables.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work and serve as a client contact and be capable of leading client calls.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of information and present oral and written summaries in a comprehensive and coherent manner.
• Ability to drive forward and coordinate concurrent projects and tasks and manage competing demands.
• Strong team, project and client management experience.
• Flexible team player, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with diverse teams.

About Kroll:

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits professionals based on merit.