Consulting Associate/investigations - London, United Kingdom - bioStrategies Group

Description

About Charles River Associates

For over 50 years, Charles River Associates has been one of the world's premier consulting firms, offering employees a place to collaborate with, and learn from, a diverse group of consultants, industry experts and academics.

At CRA you will join leading minds who use economic, financial, technical and business analysis to solve complex problems for an impressive roster of clients.

CRA offers a collaborative environment, with teams who strive for client excellence by bringing curiosity, resourcefulness and initiative to their work.

Through a collegial atmosphere, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you accelerate your career.

The Risk, Investigations & Analytics Practice

CRA's Risk, Investigations & Analytics (RIA) practice brings together three complementary sets of expertise in a unified team: forensic accounting, data analytics and corporate investigations.

We offer a multidisciplinary approach to investigations. We provide law firms, financial institutions, government regulators, multinational corporations and other organisations with actionable intelligence and expert advice. CRA's investigations often combine expertise in data analytics, forensic accounting, investigations, cyber threats and e-discovery with sector-specific experience.

We work together to investigate and develop tailored business intelligence strategies for clients.

We synthesise vast amounts of information to help our clients foresee challenges, mitigate risk, preserve value and make decisions based on authoritative intelligence.

Position Overview

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Involvement in the planning and management of multifaceted investigations from the proposal stage to client delivery;
• Public record and social media research and collection of human intelligence in multiple jurisdictions;
• Preparation of client deliverables;
• Liaise with internal and external resources for ongoing casework;
• Deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management and clients on research findings;
• Coordinate with case managers on project deliverables, status and reporting deadlines;
• Involvement in broader project management and administration;
• Prepare project proposals and support overall business development and marketing initiatives;
• Assist in the training of junior analysts, as required;
• Participate in practice, office and corporate initiatives;
• Foster a collegiate and entrepreneurial working environment that promotes professional growth and development; and,
• Identify and develop resources useful for investigative research
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Qualifications

• 24 years of relevant work experience in corporate investigations and business intelligence;
• Bachelor's or graduate degree in related disciplines, with prior consulting experience. Professional certifications are beneficial, but not required;
• Proven track record of working on a range of investigative matters, including pretransactional due diligence, asset traces and fraud investigations, from both a research and management standpoint;
• Deep knowledge of global investigative research tools and databases. Experience of i2 is desirable;
• Demonstrable analytical, problemsolving and compelling oral and written English language communication skills;
• Fluency in at least one language other than English is preferable. Proficiency in Arabic, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Ukrainian, Swedish, Greek or Turkish is advised;
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks under pressure, manage multiple timesensitive workstreams, be attentive to detail and meet timely deadlines;
• Proven experience identifying adverse issues, evaluating sources, and assessing the completeness and accuracy of public records;
• A high level of initiative and intellectual curiosity, a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism;
• A willingness to work primarily in the office in a collegial and entrepreneurial environment;
• A working knowledge of financial, commercial and legal concepts and a genuine interest in international affairs and global markets; and,
• Experience living or working abroad is desirable.

To Apply

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity.

At the same time, we recognise that individuals realise a range of benefits when working from home periodically.

We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

At certain times of the year (e.g. holiday periods), additional remote work options are offered to those wh