Risk Management Director, Disputes and Investigations

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations, LLC (“DI”) is a business unit of A&M with over 40 offices around the world. Our team of experts across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia draw on expertise in litigation consulting, business investigations, forensic technology and expert testimony to provide clients with independent advice. Our team works with law firms, boards of directors and company committees, private equity firms, and other fiduciaries.

DI is developing a risk management strategy and practice which involves evaluating and mitigating the risks inherent in each aspect of the global DI practice. The risk management program includes the initial evaluation of client acceptance through the end of a client project and the related file retention.

The person best suited to this role will have a background in business consulting, preferably in a DI‑type practice, and will understand the risks associated with such a business. The position is a remote role.

How you will contribute

The role of the Risk Management Director includes but is not limited to:

• Reviewing and enhancing DI Global risk management and compliance policies, procedures, and control structures;
• Reviewing and assessing global conflicts of interests;
• Partnering with key stakeholders and proactively identifying and mitigating risks across DI Global;
• Managing compliance with client acceptance, quality control, and all other risk policies;
• Driving continuous improvement through root‑cause analysis of incidents, technology innovation, and process optimization;
• Regularly reporting the findings of risk management reviews to the global leaders of DI;
• Participation with Risk Management Directors of other business units within A&M in sharing best practices and risk management ideas;
• Coordination with the A&M Office of General Counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws in each country where DI operates;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, in a business‑related major (accounting/finance preferred)
• 5+ years of work experience in business consulting, preferably a DI practice
• Experience with managing risks and quality control within a consulting practice (global experience preferred)
• Proficiency in business software programs, such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Self‑starter; desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial culture
• Additional risk/compliance‑related certifications preferred

Benefits

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.

The salary range is $130,000 - $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.