Senior Associate, Investigations Diligence and Compliance - Specialist

The Senior Associate is an important role within the Investigations, Diligence and Compliance Practice in our Shanghai office. As Senior Associate, you will be responsible for all aspects of case management, from public research and analysis, to project plan design, resource allocation, and final result presentation. This is also potentially a client-facing role. As such, you are expected to build and retain key relationships with internally and externally stakeholders, ensure quality standard and maintain Kroll’s brand image at all times. Due to the variety of cases that you will manage across different industry-sectors and jurisdictions, a key interest in business strategy, global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural and political environments is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage investigations, compliance, and forensic engagements end-to-end, including:
  • Gaining a deep understanding of client objectives and case requirements through direct client interaction
  • Scoping projects, preparing proposals, and supporting engagement setup
  • Forecasting and managing case finances and contributing to budget discipline
• Conduct detailed forensic analysis, including:
  • Reviewing and analysing large volumes of financial and transactional data
  • Developing structured working papers and Excel-based analyses
  • Identifying, assessing, and clearly articulating potential red flags, anomalies, and risk indicators
• Produce high‑quality deliverables by:
  • Writing clear, objective, and well-structured reports tailored to client needs
  • Presenting findings coherently and defensibly, including to senior stakeholders
• Manage execution rigorously:
  • Overseeing research teams, subcontractors, and third‑party providers
  • Ensuring protocols, quality standards, and budgets are strictly observed
  • Monitoring work quality and following up with clients and internal leadership as needed
• Support complex, multi‑jurisdictional investigations in collaboration with senior practitioners and Managing Directors
• Understand international rules related to FCPA and UK Bribery Act as well as major China regulations/rules related to compliance settings
• Work with senior practitioners and managing director(s) on more complex, multi-jurisdictional cases 
• Monitor quality of work product and conduct follow-ups with clients or senior leaders where necessary
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Kroll’s network of offices and various business practices 
• Ensure ethical conduct, quality of services, use of best practices and compliance with policy and SOPs in each project
• Act as a mentor to analysts; support personal and professional development of technical and management skills

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong academic background, preferably in the fields of Accounting, Finance, Journalism, Risk Management, International Business and Political Science, Law or Security Studies
• Meaningful experience in forensic investigations, with a preference for candidates who have worked in:  Forensic Accounting and/or Forensic Technology teams within Big Four professional services firm
• Experience in business intelligence, risk management consulting and/or financial advisory
• Proven ability to drive efficiency and work under multi-task environment to meet deadlines
• Proven ability on market research, data analysis, information analysis, and presentation skill
• Strong communications skills (upward, downward, across individuals, across cultures, across business lines) in both a verbal and written format
• A strong team player, self-motivated, ethical and dedicated
• A highly professional and commercial approach to problem solving
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Mandarin are essential
• Internationally-recognized qualifications: CPA, CFE, CFA are desirable but not must 

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

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