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:

• To ensure the efficient management of cases including:
  • Gaining a deep understanding of the case and client needs through discussions directly with the client
  • Scoping the project and writing and submitting proposals
  • Accurately forecast and effectively manage all aspects of case finances and contribute to the successful management of the case budget
  • Examine and interpret the information obtained to produce in-depth and detail-orientated analysis,
  • Ability to review and analyse large volume financial data, develop worksheet, identify red flag issues and present findings coherently using Excel
  • Write well-structured, logical and objective reports in a client-oriented manner and address clients’ focused questions and concerns
  • Effectively manage execution process and resources, including subcontractors and other third-party resources, ensure the correct protocols are followed and budgets are precisely on track
  • Monitor the quality of research and analysis, ensuring that Kroll’s high standards are always met.
• Work with senior practitioners and managing director(s) on more complex, multi-jurisdictional cases
• 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong academic background, preferably in the fields of Accounting, Finance, Journalism, Risk Management, International Business and Political Science, Law or Security Studies
• Experience in a reputable professional or financial services firm or legal/compliance/audit/investigation function under international corporates
• 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.

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

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