Manager II, Investigations, Diligence and Compliance - Specialist
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage a wide range of investigative and intelligence-gathering projects across sectors and geographies
- Develop case strategies, define research objectives, and oversee execution from inception to final reporting
- Conduct in-depth open-source and public records research using a variety of tools and databases
- Perform investigative interviews and source inquiries to gather insights and corroborate findings
- Analyze large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data to identify patterns, connections, and risks
- Draft clear, concise, and well-structured reports that address client concerns and provide actionable insights
- Contribute to the development, management and enhancement of client relationships
- Contribute to the development of new opportunities and clients.
- Interface with and present interim findings to clients.
- Maintain high standards of project management, including timelines, budgets, and quality control
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to business development and proposal writing
- Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and quality assurance on deliverables
- Collaborate with colleagues across Kroll's global network to leverage multidisciplinary expertise
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, economics, political science, criminology, journalism, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in investigative research, intelligence, due diligence, or related fields
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing teams or projects
- Demonstrated expertise in OSINT techniques, public records research, and investigative methodologies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear findings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting client-ready reports
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Ability to contribute to business development, involved in client calls, proposal writing and assisting in selling and winning new business and cross-selling opportunities
- Serve as a leader and provide project guidance to Interns, Associates, and Associate Managers working on client deliverables
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work and serve as a client contact and be capable of leading client calls
- Proficiency in tools such as LexisNexis, Factiva, Pacer, and other investigative databases.
- Multilingual capabilities or international experience, considered an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)