About The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Consultant to join our growing Forensic and Litigation Consulting practice in Bogotá, Colombia. The position involves conducting investigative research in our Global Risk and Investigations Practice. This practice gathers and analyzes critical information, enabling clients to make informed decisions, maximize opportunities and protect assets. Our superior expertise in complex factual and financial investigations combines teams of former federal prosecutors and regulators, law enforcement and intelligence officials, forensic accountants and computer forensic specialists. With offices worldwide, we are able to uncover and analyze critical information wherever a need exists - no matter how intricate the investigation may be.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time with regular supervision.
• Analyze and interpret large volumes of financial data.
• Undertake company and industry analysis.
• Perform financial, ratio and comparable company analysis and discounted cash flow modeling.
• Assist with the preparation of draft expert reports and client reports and presentations.
• Interact with clients, including lawyers, in house counsel and senior accounting personnel.
• Contribute to company initiatives and team development activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related disciplines 
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience, including experience in economic and financial research, accounting and financial data analysis, litigation support and expert witness services, and/or business valuation.
• Extensive experience working with a broad range of public records including criminal and civil proceedings, bankruptcies, SEC filings, corporation records, property records, international corporate documents
• Obtained (or a candidate for) CPA, CFA, or other relevant qualification (preferably);
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Have a solid understanding of the principal concepts in some or all of: valuation, accountancy, microeconomics and finance.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications.
• Eagerness to learn and the motivation to succeed.
• Adaptability in a fast paced and dynamic working environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with senior team members and the client in demanding, deadline-driven situations.
• Strong work ethic, integrity and high level of professionalism.
• Ability to travel when requested.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English required.

Preferred Skills

• Analytical ability -The applicant should have experience identifying red flags, validating sources, and making judgment calls about the completeness and accuracy of open source information.
• Excellent writing skills - The applicant should be familiar with legal and financial nomenclature and be able to draft accurate, concise summaries of complex transactions and civil litigation, working from original documents (A writing sample is required during interview process)
• Resourcefulness - The applicant should be able to develop creative solutions to challenging research problems.
• Experience in financial analysis and the preparation of spreadsheets is a plus.
• Experience conducting investigative interviews is a plus.

Position: Exempt