Associate, Forensics

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us.

As an Associate, Forensics your responsibilities will include:

1. Supporting Advisory team members, specifically in the area of Forensics
2. Conducting investigative research (databases, internet and telephone inquiry)
3. Gathering and analyzing key data on companies and individuals globally
4. Reviewing the backgrounds of subjects for due diligence and client acceptance programs as well as for all types of investigation
5. Utilizing computer database and other research tools including Factiva, Lexis Nexis/ Quicklaw, OneSource, Infomart, and many others
6. Providing intelligence and information to investigators and forensic accountants on investigative assignments
7. Working with the team to assist in the administration of the investigative research practice
8. Working with the AML team members on effectiveness review projects to test programs including record-keeping and high-risk monitoring and detection
9. Preparing detailed investigative findings reports and technical briefs for client updates and inclusion in more formal reporting
10. Preparing case files and providing input into formal investigative reports, briefing notes and analytical summaries for senior management. This may also require presenting findings and preparing evidence briefs for presentation at judicial proceedings
11. Participating in various business development initiatives (internal and external) including attendance in support of pitches, proposals and new client prospects, as well as attendance at various business development events
12. Other investigative duties as required
13. Travel as required

Qualifications:

1. 3+ years of experience in forensic investigations, due diligence, investigative research, money laundering investigations, and/or financial intelligence
2. Completed degree in related business/forensics/criminology/forensic accounting field
3. Preferred certifications/training: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or OSINT related courses
4. Advanced understanding of business processes, internal control risk management, analytics
5. Knowledge of programming languages such as .Net, Java, Python, and network protocols is considered an asset
6. Ability to keep up to date, understand and communicate business implications of emerging technologies
7. Possess a strong customer service focus with consistent project delivery that is timely, efficient and effective
8. Strong written and verbal communication skills
9. Ability to translate advanced concepts into easy to understand approaches and concepts in the risk management field
10. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high–pressure environment

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose.

What's in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

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