Associate Director, Forensic 

The Role

At Teneo, we are creating the future of forensic advisory. Our vision is to build a full suite of forensic services aligned to the evolving challenges facing clients in 2026 and beyond. By combining deep forensic expertise with innovative technology, data-driven insights and rigorous methodologies, we help deliver the clarity and confidence relied upon by courts, regulators and other stakeholders.

Working closely with our Strategy & Communications, Risk Advisory and Restructuring teams across a globally connected platform, we are building a differentiated forensic practice that helps clients navigate complex, high-stakes situations.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our growing global forensic team. Whether your expertise lies in forensic accounting, corporate investigations, digital forensics, eDiscovery, analytics, financial crime or a related discipline, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and growing a market-leading forensic practice.

You will lead the delivery of complex client engagements, act as a trusted advisor to clients and work closely with Directors and Managing Directors to help organisations navigate critical challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work across disciplines, contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of our forensic offering.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Director, you will take ownership of significant components of client engagements, lead teams and workstreams, and play an active role in client relationship management and business development.

• Lead the delivery of complex forensic engagements across a variety of service lines, managing workstreams and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients during forensic matters and other high-profile, time-critical situations, supporting decision-making, coordination and resolution efforts.

• Develop and present clear, structured insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, legal advisers, regulators and other key stakeholders.

• Support business development activities, including proposals, thought leadership and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.

• Lead, mentor and develop team members, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Key Skills & Experience

You will have a strong track record of delivering complex forensic engagements and be recognised as a trusted advisor with the ability to combine technical expertise with sound commercial judgement.

• Proven ability to lead workstreams and manage teams across multidisciplinary and cross-border engagements.

• Expertise in one or more forensic domains, including forensic accounting, corporate investigations, digital forensics, eDiscovery, analytics, financial crime, or related disciplines.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to a range of audiences.

• Demonstrated experience building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and clients.

• Experience contributing to business development initiatives and supporting practice growth.

• Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience developing and mentoring teams in fast-paced environments.

• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in helping build and grow a market-leading forensic practice.

About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and extensive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis, helping clients solve complex business challenges and seize strategic opportunities.  Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as leading corporations, financial institutions, governments and organisations around the world.

Our advisory services span strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, risk advisory, organisational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Teneo has more than 1,600 employees operating from over 40 offices worldwide, bringing together diverse expertise and global perspectives to help clients navigate an increasingly complex business environment.  Teneo is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected, valued and able to contribute their best work. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.