Forensic Investigations, Risk Advisory and Due Diligence
Associate Vice President, Forensic Risk and Due Diligence
Leadership role across investigations, risk advisory, due diligence, client management and business development.
The Associate Vice President will independently lead forensic investigations, fraud risk reviews, integrity due diligence mandates and client engagements. The role combines technical forensic execution with senior stakeholder management, commercial awareness, team mentoring and an active contribution to business development.
How your time is split
Delivery and client execution65%
Business development and practice growth35%
Key objectives
- Lead and execute forensic investigations and special situation reviews.
- Conduct integrity, compliance and fraud-related assessments.
- Manage client relationships and engagement delivery.
- Support revenue growth through business development initiatives.
- Build internal capabilities, processes and delivery frameworks.
- Mentor junior team members and improve review quality.
- Strengthen the firm's market presence in forensic, risk and due diligence services.
Core responsibilities
AForensic investigations
- Lead investigations involving employee misconduct, financial irregularities, bribery, corruption, vendor fraud, procurement fraud, conflicts of interest, asset misappropriation, regulatory breaches, whistleblower allegations and internal control failures.
- Define investigation strategy, scope, methodology and evidence requirements.
- Conduct fact finding, document review, transaction review and evidence analysis.
- Review books of accounts, contracts, e-mail evidence, system records and supporting documentation.
- Plan and conduct witness, management and stakeholder interviews.
- Work with legal counsel and senior client stakeholders where required.
- Translate findings into practical recommendations and remediation actions.
BRisk, compliance and governance advisory
- Conduct fraud risk assessments, compliance health checks and governance reviews.
- Evaluate internal controls, ethics frameworks and anti-fraud or anti-corruption programmes.
- Review risks arising from third-party relationships and business partnerships.
- Assist clients in responding to regulatory enquiries and investigations.
CIntegrity due diligence and business intelligence
- Lead pre-investment, pre-transaction and reputation due diligence assignments.
- Review corporate structures, beneficial ownership, litigation exposure and adverse intelligence.
- Identify red flags and reputational risks, and prepare concise reports for decision makers.
DDigital and technology-enabled investigations
- Manage digital evidence review, preservation and analysis.
- Coordinate review of e-mails, documents, chat records, mobile extractions and system-generated data.
- Work with forensic technology specialists to identify relevant evidence and investigative patterns.
EClient relationship management
- Act as primary point of contact for client engagements.
- Build trusted relationships with CXOs, legal counsel, compliance heads, promoters, audit committees and senior management.
- Lead status meetings, workshops and steering committee discussions.
- Present findings and recommendations clearly and professionally.
FBusiness development and revenue generation
- Identify opportunities across forensic investigations, fraud risk services, integrity due diligence, regulatory compliance, dispute support, corporate intelligence and internal investigations.
- Generate leads through personal and professional relationships.
- Participate in proposals, presentations and commercial discussions.
- Support strategic alliances, referral channels, articles, webinars, training programmes and industry events.
GTeam leadership and practice building
- Lead and mentor junior team members.
- Review work products and investigation reports.
- Develop methodologies, templates, onboarding material and internal training.
- Build a culture of quality, accountability, integrity and professionalism.
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. |
| 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 | 6 to 8 years of post-qualification experience. |
| LLB candidates | 8 to 12 years of post-qualification experience. |
| Mandatory experience | Hands-on forensic investigations, end-to-end engagement management, client-facing work, report writing, presentation of findings and the ability to manage multiple assignments independently. |
| Preferred background | Big 4, boutique forensic firms, investigation firms, consulting firms, law firms, risk advisory firms or corporate investigation teams. |
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. |
| Business development incentive | An incentive linked to mutually agreed business development targets, paid in proportion to achievement, with no all-or-nothing threshold. |
| ESOP | Eligibility under BDI's ESOP plan, with vesting from the beginning of Year 3, subject to the plan and applicable terms. |
Compensation is discussed with shortlisted candidates and confirmed in the appointment letter.
Who will thrive here
- A self-starter with strong ownership.
- Commercially aware and growth oriented.
- Highly ethical and discreet.
- Detail oriented, with strong analytical thinking.
- Comfortable in fast-paced environments.
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to handle senior stakeholders independently.
- Willing to travel extensively when required.
This role suits professionals seeking a leadership path in forensic delivery, client relationship management and practice growth within a high-growth advisory firm.
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