Brand Defence & Integrity (BDI) | Mumbai | Full-Time

Brand Defence & Integrity is looking for an Associate Manager – Forensic Risk & Due Diligence to support and independently execute forensic investigations, fraud reviews, integrity due diligence assignments, compliance engagements, and technology-enabled reviews.

This is an execution-focused role for professionals who are comfortable working with evidence, data, documentation, investigation workflows, client stakeholders, and senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Forensic Investigation

- Support and independently execute investigations involving employee misconduct, fraud, vendor issues, conflicts of interest, asset misappropriation, whistleblower allegations, and control failures.
- Review transactions, documents, contracts, books of accounts, emails, and supporting evidence.
- Assist with investigation work plans, evidence lists, interview plans, and issue trackers.
- Prepare factual chronologies, evidence summaries, and working papers.

Discovery & Digital Review

- Coordinate the collection, preservation, and review of electronic evidence.
- Review emails, documents, chat records, mobile extractions, and system-generated data.
- Work with forensic technology teams on Intella, Oxygen Forensics, Cellebrite UFED, and related review workflows.
- Use analytics and review patterns to identify relevant facts and escalation points.

Risk, Compliance & Due Diligence

- Support fraud risk assessments, compliance reviews, and governance health checks.
- Conduct background checks on individuals and entities.
- Review corporate records, litigation exposure, adverse intelligence,



and reputational indicators.
- Assist in preparing concise due diligence outputs for client decision-making.

Client & Engagement Support

- Participate in client calls, status updates, and working sessions.
- Support senior team members with engagement management, project tracking, and quality control.
- Prepare presentations, summaries, and draft reports.
- Maintain professional communication with client stakeholders and internal leadership.

Practice Development

- Assist in developing templates, checklists, investigation tools, and knowledge notes.
- Support proposal preparation, credential documents, and training material.
- Participate in internal learning, knowledge sharing, and capability-building initiatives.

Technical Skills

Mandatory exposure:

- Forensic investigations
- Fraud investigations
- Due diligence
- Compliance reviews
- Fraud risk assessments
- Regulatory reviews
- Report writing
- Stakeholder management
- Client presentations
- Project management support

Tools:

- Intella
- Oxygen Forensics
- Cellebrite UFED
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word

Exposure to AI-enabled investigation/research tools, data analytics, visualization, and technology-assisted forensic reviews will be an advantage.

Qualifications & Experience





Education

- Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI or
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Additional Certification

- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Financial Crime Specialist is preferred.

Experience

- CA: 3–5 years post-qualification experience
- LLB: 6–9 years post-qualification experience
- Prior experience in forensic investigations, evidence review, report writing, client interaction, and supporting multiple assignments is required.

Important: Candidates holding only ACCA or CPA without CA from ICAI or LLB need not apply.

What We're Looking For

- Execution-focused and reliable under deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and analytical discipline
- Ethical, discreet, and careful with sensitive information
- Comfortable working with data, documents, and evidence-heavy assignments
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Ability to work effectively with senior team members and client stakeholders
- Keen interest in learning forensic tools, technology, and investigation methodologies

Role Details

? Location: Mumbai, India

? Employment Type: Full-Time

? Reporting To: Associate Vice President

✈️ Travel: May be required for investigation support, evidence review, and client/site-related work.

About the Role The role is designed for professionals looking to develop their career in forensic delivery, client engagement, risk advisory, due diligence, and practice development within a high-growth advisory setting.

Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn or share their profile with the hiring team.

📌 Associate Manager – Forensic Risk & Due Diligence (Mumbai)
🏢 Brand Defence India
📍 Mumbai