The Associate Director is a varied role within the Business Intelligence Practice, working as part of a team of billable employees based in our Hong Kong office. As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for all aspects of case management, from conducting research and analysis, to structuring projects and managing resources to presenting conclusions to clients. This is a client facing role and as such, you will be expected to build and retain key relationships and exceed in meeting the client’s needs, whilst ensuring that the Kroll brand remains intact at all times.

Due to the range of cases that you will manage across various industry-sectors and country locations, a key interest in business strategy, global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural and political environments is essential as is a willingness to travel.

Accountabilities:

• To ensure the efficient management of cases including:
• Gaining a deep understanding of the case and client needs through discussions directly with the client or taking direction from a senior member of the Business Intelligence Practice.
• Scoping the project and writing and submitting proposals.
• Accurately forecast and effectively manage all aspects of case finances and contribute to the successful management of the case budget.
• Examine and interpret the information obtained to produce in-depth and detail-orientated analysis, identifying further research that needs to be carried out and what leads need to be investigated to support case development.  
• Ability to analyse and interrogate large amounts of financial data and present findings coherently using Excel.
• Write well structured, logical and objective reports which present the research in a client focused manner and addresses the clients’ central questions and concerns.
• Support case work by using Excel and PowerPoint to provide diagrammatic and pictorial explanations to present key findings and patterns identified in the investigation.
• Effectively manage case resources including subcontractors and other 3^rd party services, ensuring the correct protocols are followed, costs are monitored and accounted for accurately.
• Monitor the quality of Analyst research and analysis on the case, ensuring that Kroll’s high standards are met each time. Provide guidance and feedback on research where necessary.
• Understand and comply with all relevant regulations relating to confidentiality and data protection.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of other legal systems and implications of working across jurisdictions to support the variety of case work undertaken.
• Work with senior members of the Business Intelligence Practice (including Managing Directors and the Practice Head) on more complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.
• Begin to identify new clients and business opportunities through research, marketing and expertise.
• Monitor quality of own work product and conduct follow-ups with clients or senior members of the Practice where necessary.
• Support the growth of the Business Intelligence Practice through involvement in non case-related projects and initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Kroll’s network of offices and various business practices.
• Identify own learning needs and opportunities, and continuously seek to improve case-work performance.
• Act as a mentor to Analysts; support personal development and encourage behavior change.