Financial Crime & Investigations Team Manager

~~Come and think independently with an organisation that's doing the same. We're determined to help shape a Vibrant Economy in the UK and beyond. It's why we empower our people to bring new ideas to the table and take the lead in driving them forward. It's invigorating. It's inspiring. It's creating opportunities every day for our clients, our business, and everyone here. So bring your passion, ambitions and ideas, and together, let's make change happen.

Helping clients of all shapes and sizes, in financial services advisory we support businesses who make a major contribution to the growth of the economy in the UK and beyond. You'll provide financial services organisations of many different sizes with the advice and solutions they need to unlock sustainable growth or navigate complex risks and challenges. You'll help them achieve their business goals, enable them to grow sustainably and in turn help to shape a vibrant economy.

Markets
• Is aware of the wide range of Grant Thornton services and spots opportunities to sell those services to clients whilst articulating and promoting FIS services to other departments.
• Is actively involved in office marketing events when appropriate and is an 'ambassador' of the firm.
• Utilises and builds up a network of contacts and attends external networking events.
• Seeks to participate in business development opportunities.
• Builds an understanding of the potential for selling into clients and intermediaries.

Clients
• Drafts report sections, including the Executive Summary, with minimal or no input from Managers and ensures they need little amendment from review.
• Is aware that FIS reports and the opinions given are dependent on the accurate and efficient analysis work being carried out by junior team members.
• Keeps organised records of work done and conclusions reached.
• Maintains assignment files and identifies key issues early to discuss with a Manager; keeps them informed of progress.
• Carries out analysis work effectively and neatly without error, so that it can be included in any report provided to the client.
• Builds a trusted relationship with client employees.
• Displays good commercial awareness.
• Begins to develop judgment and an understanding around legal (e.g. employment law) and technical issues arising in an assignment, offering potential solutions and seeking advice when necessary.
• Engenders trust and respect from the client by managing assignments accurately, responding quickly to demands and delivering to deadlines.
• Supports peers in client meetings.
• Attends presentations and can address more complex issues confidently.
• Ensures Executives follow agreed methodology for a particular type of case.
• Manages client expectations, undertaking an assignment manager role for smaller assignments; manage the day-to day aspects of these under Senior Manager/Director supervision.
• Prepares job performance reviews and agrees objectives with Manager.

People
• Brings to the attention of senior colleagues all matters requiring their attention and decision.
• Sets deadlines for self and junior team members and achieves them.
• Allocates tasks as workstream leader and reviews output, or executes task/workstreams allocated by workstream leader.
• Contributes to the group e.g. presentations at team meetings, 'lunch and learn' meetings.
• Works effectively with all members of the team, building respect of peers and junior team members.
• Mentors and coaches Executives; appraises them giving regular feedback, completes timely performance reviews and provides development opportunities.
• Actively seeks and manages opportunities to attend workshops, keeping technical knowledge up to date and developing managerial competencies through in-house training opportunities and keeps records for CPD purposes.

Operations and results
• Takes responsibility for assigned areas, including having own work reviewed and works to time and budget.
• Has a good knowledge of technical matters relevant to FIS, including the CPR and accounting standards.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures including the completion of take-on, conflict checking and setting up charge codes.
• Proactively understands the firm's potential liability on assignments.
• Adheres to the Firm's risk management policies and is aware of changes in the firm's approach to risk management.

Who we're looking for:

(including education, experience and professional qualifications; NB no minimum academic results to be stipulated) (The below is a guide which can be adapted depending on role - CLEARR values and brand behaviours must be included)

Passionate about supporting, advising and helping businesses achieve their potential, you'll be someone who wants to make a difference and shape your career and a Vibrant Economy. You'll have strong technical skills and experience of providing clients with quality services.

You should be commercially focused with the ability to deliver innovative solutions. You should be focused on self-development as well as having the desire to coach, mentor and develop your colleagues. You must also share our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We're looking for people who have a strong connection with and share our core beliefs:

•Profit with a purpose that leads to a sustainable business
•We create sustainable value for our clients
•We are better together
•Our CLEARR values underpin all we do
•We never compromise on quality
Who we're looking for:

Passionate about supporting, advising and helping businesses achieve their potential, you'll be someone who wants to make a difference and shape your career and a Vibrant Economy. You'll have strong technical skills and experience of providing clients with quality services.

You should be commercially focused with the ability to deliver innovative solutions. You should be focused on self-development as well as having the desire to coach, mentor and develop your colleagues. You must also share our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We're looking for people who have a strong connection with and share our core beliefs:

•Profit with a purpose that leads to a sustainable business
•We create sustainable value for our clients
•We are better together
•Our CLEARR values underpin all we do
•We never compromise on quality
Valuing you

Your personal development plan will help you grow your skills. And you'll be able to progress your career within your team or by moving across our business or going on secondments in the UK and beyond. You'll also enjoy a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package designed to meet your individual needs.

Becoming a shared enterprise

Our unique culture is built around collaboration. Everybody here plays their part. We share ideas. We share responsibility. We share the rewards. Put simply, we're better together.