Director Investigations, Integrity and Compliance

We are seeking an experienced Director to join our growing national Investigations, Integrity and Compliance (IIC) team, part of our wider Forensic and Risk Advisory practice. This is a senior leadership role for someone with strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, and a passion for developing client relationships, winning work and supporting the continued growth of the business. You will lead and deliver a broad range of investigations, integrity and compliance engagements, while helping shape the team's strategy, people development and commercial success. Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial and non-financial investigations, including fraud, misconduct and accounting irregularities.
• Advise clients on ethics, compliance, integrity and economic crime risk matters.
• Oversee forensic audits, fraud risk reviews, compliance assessments and related engagements.
• Direct forensic analysis, asset tracing, corporate intelligence and investigative research.
• Prepare and present reports and findings to clients, boards, legal advisers and regulators.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, solicitors, barristers and other professional advisers.
• Take responsibility for engagement quality, budgets, risk management and delivery.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities through personal networks and internal referrals.
• Raise the profile of the team through networking, thought leadership and business development activity.
• Collaborate across Forensic, Valuations and wider service lines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to the growth, strategy and financial performance of the national IIC practice. What We Are Looking For
• An established Director, or Senior Manager/Associate Director ready to step into a Director role, within investigations, compliance or a related advisory field.
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification. Additional certifications such as CFE, ACAMS or ACFCS are advantageous.
• A proven track record of leading complex assignments and managing senior client relationships.
• Strong business development experience and the ability to generate and grow revenue opportunities.
• Excellent technical judgement, analytical skills and report-writing capabilities.
• Confidence engaging with boards, senior executives, regulators and legal professionals.
• A collaborative leadership style with experience developing high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, integrity and professional judgement.
• The right to work in the UK and flexibility to travel to client sites when required. What We Can Offer
• A senior leadership role in a growing national Forensic and Risk Advisory practice.
• The opportunity to build your profile and help shape the future direction of the IIC offering.
• Close collaboration with Partners and senior specialists across the firm.
• High-profile and varied engagements, including cross-disciplinary and international work.
• A collaborative culture that recognises contributions beyond fee generation alone.
• Clear progression opportunities and support towards Partner.
• A dynamic, supportive and intellectually engaging environment.
• Competitive salary, benefits and ongoing professional development support. Can be located anywhere in the UK