Managing Director, Complex Investigations & Risk Advisory

Guidepost Solutions LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepost Solutions is seeking an experienced Managing Director to join its Complex Matters practice in New York. This leadership role focuses on investigations, regulatory compliance, risk management, and high-profile engagements across multiple industries and jurisdictions.

The Managing Director will direct multidisciplinary teams, oversee delivery of high-quality work, and contribute to practice growth through business development and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Juris Doctor, Master’s degree, CPA, CFE, CAMS, CCEP, CIPP, or other relevant professional credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex client engagements from inception through completion.
• Serve as the primary client relationship manager on assigned matters.
• Develop engagement strategies, project plans, budgets, and staffing models.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to executive-level client stakeholders.
• Present findings, risk assessments, investigative conclusions, and compliance recommendations to boards, senior management teams, legal counsel, and regulators.
• Ensure engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with Guidepost quality standards.
• Lead investigations involving misconduct, fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, regulatory concerns, and other sensitive matters.
• Conduct and oversee compliance reviews, integrity assessments, risk assessments, and monitoring engagements.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance programs, internal controls, governance practices, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate organizational policies, procedures, and controls and recommend practical improvements.
• Support matters involving litigation, regulatory inquiries, government investigations, monitorships, and other high-stakes business concerns.
• Experience conducting and overseeing cyber and technical investigations is a plus.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and generate new business.
• Lead proposal development, pitch presentations, and client pursuits.
• Represent Guidepost at industry conferences, professional associations, and networking events.
• Contribute to the development of new service offerings and practice initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor

Master’s degree

CPA

CFE

CAMS

CCEP

CIPP

Job description

Guidepost Solutions is seeking an experienced Managing Director to join its Complex Matters practice in New York. This leadership role focuses on investigations, regulatory compliance, risk management, and high-profile engagements across multiple industries and jurisdictions.

The Managing Director will direct multidisciplinary teams, oversee delivery of high-quality work, and contribute to practice growth through business development and client relationship management.