Senior Director - Investigation & Disputes

Forward Global is a leading economic intelligence, global advocacy, and cybersecurity firm with operations in Paris, London, Brussels, and Washington DC. Our London office specialises in Litigation and Dispute Support, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Investigations.

Forward Global UK is looking for a Senior Director to join our London Investigation & Disputes team. Ideally suited to a sharp, intellectually curious professional who thrives on complex problem-solving and unpicking truth from nuance.
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Key Responsibilities

• Lead managing complex investigations, leveraging OSINT, multi-source research, and specialized forensics; pilot external expertise and steer sector-specific analytical methodologies.
• Guarantee bulletproof quality control across complex deliverables, maintaining critical foresight and navigating sophisticated legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executive clients, presenting key findings, resolving critical issues, and overseeing multi-stream project execution.
• Frame key engagement issues, mitigate operational risks, and review work products across all team levels.
• Drive adoption and training on advanced databases, investigative tools, and AI prompts while upskilling team members and maintaining group compliance.
• Proactively expand key account relationships, lead proposal development, structure engagement pricing, and build brand presence through industry panels and thought leadership.
• Line-manage and coach team members—providing growth opportunities for junior staff—and drive optimal resource allocation across the practice.
• Align practice operations with broader business goals, optimize engagement profitability, and nurture strategic partner networks.
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Required Experience & Skills

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in investigations, investigative journalism, intelligence, or a related field.
• Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking skills, with a strong eye for detail.
• A naturally curious mindset with a genuine enjoyment of solving complex puzzles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proven track record in team management
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.
• Business travel may be required.
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Desirable Qualifications

• Additional language skills are a strong advantage.
• Experience or interest in forensic accounting and/or cyber investigations is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with financial analysis, digital investigations, or complex corporate structures.
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Offer

• Full-time job in a rewarding environment.
• High level of autonomy.
• Competitive salary.
• 37.5 hours per week.
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Contact

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV on Teamtailor.

Forward Global Group welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who have a right to the work in the United Kingdom. As an equal opportunity employer, the Group promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment.
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About Forward Global

Created in 2010, Forward Global is a "Société à Mission" (Mission-Driven Company), B Corp™ certified, counting 400 international talents with recognized and diverse expertise.
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Thanks to its historical footprint, Forward Global has become a major player in several cutting-edge sectors:

• Cybersecurity
• Fight against illicit markets and organized crime
• Support for litigation and arbitration
• Business development
• M&A Intelligence
• Business ethics and compliance
• Public relations

Our Missions:

• To feed strategic thinking
• To participate in strengthening the trust that exists between economic actors and civil society
• To contribute to strengthening integrity within the framework of the rule of law

Services dedicated to digital, economic, and informational risks. Our mission is to reduce the risks to which executives, companies, and institutions are exposed, support their strategic thinking, and strengthen their strategic positions.

We assist our clients locally and internationally:

• In managing sensitive matters (negotiations, litigation, restructurings...)
• During growth operations (M&A, international establishment, major projects, governance changes...)
• When building a strategic positioning (communication, public affairs, digital...)
• In mastering their cyber risks and responding to attacks targeting all critical systems
• In the event of a crisis or manifest hostility (fraud, major lawsuits, counterfeiting, hacking, data leaks...)

B Corp™ Certification: Combining Performance and Positive Impact

Becoming a "Société à Mission" was a natural evolution for a group where the Compliance & Investigation teams fight against fraud and corruption, where Cyber engineers protect vital operators, and where Public Affairs and Strategic Communication specialists fight against acts of hostility or unfair competition.

To learn more about our corporate purpose and to know our environmental and social commitments: https://forwardglobal.com/

Let's move Forward!

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