Forensic Investigations, Risk Advisory and Due Diligence
Associate Manager, Forensic Risk and Due Diligence
Execution-focused role across investigations, discovery services, due diligence, compliance and technical delivery support.
The Associate Manager will support and independently execute forensic investigations, fraud reviews, integrity due diligence assignments, compliance engagements and technology-enabled reviews. The role is anchored in execution quality, evidence review, report preparation, client interaction and knowledge development.
How your time is split
Investigation and discovery services55%
Risk, compliance and due diligence30%
Learning, training and knowledge initiatives15%
Key objectives
- Execute investigation workstreams with limited supervision.
- Support evidence review, data analysis and digital forensic coordination.
- Prepare clear, structured and evidence-led reports.
- Support due diligence, compliance and fraud risk reviews.
- Assist senior leadership in engagement delivery and client interactions.
- Contribute to knowledge management, templates and internal training.
Core responsibilities
AInvestigation execution
- Support and independently execute investigations involving employee misconduct, fraud, vendor issues, conflicts of interest, asset misappropriation, whistleblower allegations and control failures.
- Review transactions, documents, contracts, books of accounts, e-mails and other supporting material.
- Assist in defining work plans, evidence lists, interview plans and issue trackers.
- Prepare factual chronologies, evidence summaries and working papers.
BDiscovery and digital review support
- Coordinate collection, preservation and review of electronic evidence.
- Review e-mails, documents, chat records, mobile extractions and system-generated data.
- Work with the forensic technology team on the lab's review, eDiscovery and mobile-extraction workflows.
- Use analytics and review patterns to identify relevant facts and escalation points.
CRisk, compliance and due diligence
- Support fraud risk assessments, compliance reviews and governance health checks.
- Conduct background checks on individuals and entities.
- Review corporate records, litigation exposure, adverse intelligence and reputational indicators.
- Assist in preparing concise due diligence outputs for client decision making.
DClient and engagement support
- Participate in client calls, status updates and working sessions.
- Support senior team members in engagement management, project tracking and quality control.
- Prepare presentations, summaries and draft reports for review.
- Maintain professional communication with client stakeholders and internal leadership.
EPractice development
- Assist in developing templates, checklists, investigation tools and knowledge notes.
- Support proposal preparation, credential documents and training material.
- Participate in internal learning, knowledge sharing and capability building initiatives.
Skills and tools
| Area | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Mandatory exposure | Forensic investigations, fraud investigations, due diligence, compliance reviews, fraud risk assessments, regulatory reviews, report writing, stakeholder management, client presentations and project management support. |
| Tools | Forensic review, eDiscovery and mobile-extraction platforms in BDI's in-house lab; Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. |
| Preferred exposure | AI-enabled investigation and research tools, data analytics, visualisation and technology-assisted forensic reviews. |
Qualifications and experience
| Mandatory education | Chartered Accountant (ICAI) or Bachelor of Laws. |
| Additional certification | Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS). |
| CA candidates | 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience. |
| LLB candidates | 6 to 9 years of post-qualification experience. |
| Mandatory experience | Prior forensic investigation experience, evidence review, report writing, client interaction and the ability to support multiple assignments. |
Please noteCandidates holding only ACCA or CPA, without CA from ICAI or an LLB, need not apply.
What we offer
| Compensation | Fixed compensation with a performance-linked variable component. |
| Special bonus | May be considered for out-of-the-box activities and exceptional contributions, on a basis the firm sets in advance for eligible activities. |
| Retention and ESOP | A combined retention bonus and ESOP entitlement, subject to policy terms and vesting conditions. |
Compensation is discussed with shortlisted candidates and confirmed in the appointment letter.
Who will thrive here
- Execution focused and reliable under deadlines.
- Detail oriented, with strong analytical discipline.
- Ethical, discreet and careful with sensitive information.
- Comfortable with data, documents and evidence-heavy assignments.
- Clear in written and spoken communication.
- Able to work with senior team members and client stakeholders.
- Keen to learn forensic tools, technology and investigation methods.
This role suits professionals seeking a path in forensic delivery, client relationship management and practice growth within a high-growth advisory firm.
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