Control Risks is growing its team in Madrid following the opening of our Madrid office in April 2023. As part of this strategy, we are looking for an Associate Consultant to join the Investigations & Forensic Accounting team. The role will require you to exhibit technical excellence about investigations in the Spanish regulatory context; commercial acumen and an ability to build relationships to drive growth of our Spain business; and the desire and capability to leverage technology to deliver efficient and innovative work. You will be expected to work with other members of the Spain team and broader Investigations & Forensic Accounting and other service lines.
There are four priorities for the role:
- Contribute to the delivery of investigations and other forensic and compliance projects in Continental Europe and overseas
- Develop technical expertise in conducting fraud, bribery and corruption and other white-collar-type crime investigations
- Support senior colleagues in business development activities
- Work with other members of the Forensics team and the wider EMEA practice to build Control Risks’ presence and reputation in the market
- Time in the role is expected to be divided between four areas as set out below:
Technical delivery
- Exhibit technical competence in the delivery of Forensics and Compliance engagements
- Proactively manage time and seek opportunities to develop technical expertise
Business Development & Growth
- Build Control Risks’ visibility and credibility in the marketplace
- Strengthen and expand personal network of potential work providers
Operational & Risk
- Support senior colleagues in the development of appropriate scopes and project budgets
- Recognise and escalate project risks and budget overruns in timely manner, providing thoughts on solutions and workarounds
Professional Development
- Take ownership of personal development
Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience in delivering Forensic projects in Continental Europe and overseas
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively in teams
- Knowledge of fraud and corruption investigation techniques and procedures
- Experience of preparing reports and other work products, in English and Spanish language, for overseas clients
Qualifications and specialist skills
- Professional fluency in Spanish and English
- Solid knowledge of and experience in the Spanish regulatory framework relating to compliance and investigations as well as financial crime and anti-corruption (e.g. Spanish Criminal Code)
- Experience in a consulting or professional services environment
- Recognised professional qualification
Benefits
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
- Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
