Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

Corporate Intelligence Assistant Manager – London

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our Corporate Intelligence team supports clients in high-stakes situations. We work across a range of complex investigations and asset tracing matters, using investigative public domain research and discreet human source enquiries to inform decision making, investigate alleged wrongdoing, and identify assets.

A look into the role

As a Corporate Intelligence Assistant Manager within our Forensic and Investigations team, you will:

• be responsible for conducting timely, high-quality investigative research under the guidance of senior colleagues
• manage complex investigations and asset tracing projects
• work with multidisciplinary teams from across our Forensics and Insolvency and asset recovery practices
• assist with business development activities

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Corporate Intelligence Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• experience conducting investigative research drawing on open sources
• high standards of written English and proficiency or fluency in a foreign language (all languages considered but French, Spanish, and Portuguese are of particular interest)

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• proficiency in a broad array of investigative and research methods
• experience managing subcontractors and conducting source enquiries
• ability to draft, edit, and deliver well-structured, clearly articulated reports, in a timely manner
• experience writing proposals and assisting client pitches
• contributing to resources and research capabilities, including identifying new tools and sources

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.  Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.