Associate Manager Forensic Risk & Due Diligence

Brand Defence & Integrity (BDI) | Mumbai | Full-Time

Brand Defence & Integrity is looking for an Associate Manager – Forensic Risk & Due Diligence to support and independently execute forensic investigations, fraud reviews, integrity due diligence assignments, compliance engagements, and technology-enabled reviews.

This is an execution-focused role for professionals who are comfortable working with evidence, data, documentation, investigation workflows, client stakeholders, and senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Forensic Investigation

• Support and independently execute investigations involving employee misconduct, fraud, vendor issues, conflicts of interest, asset misappropriation, whistleblower allegations, and control failures.
• Review transactions, documents, contracts, books of accounts, emails, and supporting evidence.
• Assist with investigation work plans, evidence lists, interview plans, and issue trackers.
• Prepare factual chronologies, evidence summaries, and working papers.

Discovery & Digital Review

• Coordinate the collection, preservation, and review of electronic evidence.
• Review emails, documents, chat records, mobile extractions, and system-generated data.
• Work with forensic technology teams on Intella, Oxygen Forensics, Cellebrite UFED, and related review workflows.
• Use analytics and review patterns to identify relevant facts and escalation points.

Risk, Compliance & Due Diligence

• Support fraud risk assessments, compliance reviews, and governance health checks.
• Conduct background checks on individuals and entities.
• Review corporate records, litigation exposure, adverse intelligence, and reputational indicators.
• Assist in preparing concise due diligence outputs for client decision-making.

Client & Engagement Support

• Participate in client calls, status updates, and working sessions.
• Support senior team members with engagement management, project tracking, and quality control.
• Prepare presentations, summaries, and draft reports.
• Maintain professional communication with client stakeholders and internal leadership.

Practice Development

• Assist in developing templates, checklists, investigation tools, and knowledge notes.
• Support proposal preparation, credential documents, and training material.
• Participate in internal learning, knowledge sharing, and capability-building initiatives.

Technical Skills

Mandatory exposure:

• Forensic investigations
• Fraud investigations
• Due diligence
• Compliance reviews
• Fraud risk assessments
• Regulatory reviews
• Report writing
• Stakeholder management
• Client presentations
• Project management support

Tools:

• Intella
• Oxygen Forensics
• Cellebrite UFED
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word

Exposure to AI-enabled investigation/research tools, data analytics, visualization, and technology-assisted forensic reviews will be an advantage.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI or
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Additional Certification

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Financial Crime Specialist is preferred.

Experience

• CA: 3–5 years post-qualification experience
• LLB: 6–9 years post-qualification experience
• Prior experience in forensic investigations, evidence review, report writing, client interaction, and supporting multiple assignments is required.

Important: Candidates holding only ACCA or CPA without CA from ICAI or LLB need not apply.

What We're Looking For

• Execution-focused and reliable under deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and analytical discipline
• Ethical, discreet, and careful with sensitive information
• Comfortable working with data, documents, and evidence-heavy assignments
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work effectively with senior team members and client stakeholders
• Keen interest in learning forensic tools, technology, and investigation methodologies

Role Details

Location: Mumbai, India

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Associate Vice President / Sr. Manager

Travel: May be required for investigation support, evidence review, and client/site-related work.

About the Role

The role is designed for professionals looking to develop their career in forensic delivery, client engagement, risk advisory, due diligence, and practice development within a high-growth advisory environment.

Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn or share their profile with the hiring team.