Head of Forensic Investigations

Requirements of the role

We are looking to appoint a Head of Forensic Investigations to lead our Forensic Investigations teams.

Reporting to the Director – Specialist and Proactive Investigations, you will lead a team of Forensic Investigation Managers and Forensic Investigation Officers, with a primary focus on on-site forensic investigations of complex and high-risk regulatory matters following reports of serious professional misconduct. You will deliver the highest standards of quality and timelines of investigations with outcomes that protect the public and uphold high professional standards, providing a credible deterrence for the regulated community. This role also requires an imaginative and creative thinker with the ability to work to tight deadlines, often balancing a significant and varied caseload. You will be managing a range of complex forensic assignments over their entire life cycle. This will include managing risk during engagement take-on, working with senior members of the team to define scope and develop investigative strategies.

What’s in it for you

A great opportunity to join the leadership team and influence and make a difference to the future direction of the directorate
Working in a dynamic environment managing the day to day operations of Investigations department leading some of our most high-profile and high-risk cases
Play a key part in delivering one of our corporate strategy objectives – we will deliver high professional standards by continuing to improve and maintain the quality and timeliness of our investigation and enforcement work.
An opportunity to lead casework that is at the heart of our objective of increasing public trust and confidence in legal services.

What’re we are looking for

Ideally, a qualified accountant with experience and knowledge in forensic accounting or forensic investigation.
Embedded knowledge and application of the SRA Accounts Rules
Thorough understanding of related legislation including Solicitors Act & Legal Services Act, relevant case law.
Must be able to demonstrate a good awareness of the legal profession and our role as a regulator, with up to date and significant understanding of the external legal, political and economic influencing factors
Able to make decisions at operational and strategic level
Proven experience of decision making and case direction at senior level on complex issues/investigations, with an appreciation of decision making in a regulatory or legal environment
Proven ability to deliver clear messages to senior and external stakeholders on very complex and technical issues
Proven experience of developing and maintaining relationships at a senior level with people of influence within a wide variety of government bodies such as a National Police Forces, SFO, NCA and also with banks, insurance, accountancy firms and other regulators
Experience of delivering high-quality forensic accounting and investigative work.
Significant experience of effectively monitoring and driving high standards and continuous improvement in quality and performance across specialist operational teams.

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