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Secretariat

Director - Investigations and Disputes

Secretariat, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Overview

Chart Your Journey at Secretariat. From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat. About the Firm Secretariat is a world-class independent expert advisory services firm that provides expert witness, litigation support, investigative and advisory services to top companies and leading law firms on significant litigation matters and bet-the-company disputes and investigations. Secretariat specializes in securities litigation, M&A disputes, international arbitrations, general commercial disputes, economic damages, and independent forensic accounting investigations. Secretariat’s experts maintain integrity, quality, and objectivity when solving complex disputes, delivering detailed analyses, and meaningful expert opinions in a clear and concise manner. Secretariat is a diversified international expert services firm with more than 500 professionals in 20+ cities around the globe. We are ranked in Global Arbitration Review’s Expert Witness Firm Power Index and have a high percentage of leading experts recognized by Who’s Who Legal. We are currently seeking talented Global Investigations and Disputes Professionals. About Our Damages & Valuations Team As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world's foremost experts and advisors. We are ranked in Global Arbitration Review’s Expert Witness Firm Power Index, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who’s Who Legal. We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists—addressing the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions across industries and locations. Responsibilities

Manage engagements from start to finish, designing and implementing the investigation plan, allocating and managing team members, reporting and presenting findings, and overseeing budget and administration. Maintain high-quality client service throughout the assignment. Be an operational client-facing member of the assignment team; develop and maintain client relationships and manage expectations. Participate in business development by identifying potential new clients and attending relevant conferences and events to expand your network. Engage in marketing activities, including drafting articles, participating in webinars/seminars, and supporting Secretariat events. Prepare and present pitches and commercial/technical proposals for prospective clients as part of a team. Exercise judgment on risks to clients and Secretariat, ensuring compliance with internal risk processes and policies. Coach and develop junior team members, providing feedback and supporting their development needs. Qualifications

Requisite professional designations and work experience: a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar (MBA acceptable). 8+ years of experience in forensic accounting and dispute resolution. Prior experience at a Big Four firm is a plus; alternative commensurate experience in banking, mid-tier firms, or litigation support is also considered. Holder of or pursuing CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, ASA, or ABV credentials is required. Experience in investigations related to fraud, asset misappropriation, bribery and corruption, IP theft, financial misreporting, undisclosed relationships, and asset/individual tracing. Established or developing network: contacts in law firms, corporates, financial institutions, or related sectors. Excellent verbal communication and report-writing skills; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and identify issues to escalate with viable solutions; ability to manage team members and external stakeholders. Strong time management and ability to prioritize deadlines; proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint); SQL, R, and other data tools are a plus. Experience with tools such as Intelligize, CCH, and S&P Capital IQ is a plus. Willingness to travel as needed (likely less than 10%). Hybrid work arrangement (home and office). Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus. Interest in contributing to and leading a developing practice within a rapidly growing firm. EEO and Privacy

Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy states that Secretariat does not discriminate on the basis of protected status. We provide voluntary self-identification options for demographic information for government reporting purposes. Any information collected is confidential and used solely for compliance and reporting purposes.

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