Forensics Disputes - International Arbitration (Senior Manager)

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Job description

In Deals we solve the important problems that stand in the way of value being created, sustained, realised or protected for our clients - working together to aid responsible recovery and growth.

We put together major mergers and acquisitions and resolve business crises - from international take-over bids to financial crime investigations and cases of insolvency. Our teams work on iconic deals with national and global clients as well as operating and investing in businesses, new ventures and entrepreneurs in our local market and communities. It's both a responsibility and a privilege to guide our clients through moments that matter deeply to them. Our breadth of clients in an ever-changing market means we need to be agile - responding when we need to, in a way that really makes a difference.

We draw upon our deals experience across many industries to support and partner with our clients, to positively impact society and the communities in which we operate. The insight we create, coupled with the innovative tools and methodologies we use to access and evaluate the data that matters, contributes to the success of our clients in all Deals situations. We encourage our clients to think more broadly - connecting their actions today with their successes tomorrow. We help our clients throughout the Deals lifecycle to create lasting value for their businesses.

Each of our key areas within Deals, delivers services to the market individually or together by combining our specialists to provide comprehensive client solutions.

A career in our Disputes and Claims practice, within Forensics services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients understand where they might have vulnerabilities and develop solutions to manage the risks involved. We prevent, respond to and remediate a wide range of business threats, risks and complex issues.Our team helps protect organisations by pre empting and avoiding disputes, as well as dealing with them effectively if they do happen. You'll assist with local and international dispute strategy, arbitrations, and mediations.

Who are we looking for?

In order to achieve our growth plans, we are looking to recruit a Senior Manager who is a qualified accountant with at least four years of experience post-qualification, and with a strong background in disputes.

Your skills should include:

• Strong analytical skills, with ability to critically challenge a point of view

• Excellent report writing, with the ability to explain complex issues in plain English

• A sceptical and inquisitive mindset

• Commercial outlook with an interest in the wider context of our work

• Confident communicator and able to deal with people at all levels

• Working on building an external network of contacts

• Experience in leading cases and teams

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with specialist experience, helping our clients deal with complex disputes from pre-claim to resolution . You will be responsible for managing and leading client facing engagements as well as driving specific business development initiatives within the team. Client facing responsibilities include:

• Being the primary contact for a portfolio of clients and instructing law firms

• Liaising with external contacts to source the information we require and critically reviewing that information

• Reviewing financial models and complex analyses

• Managing engagement set up and finances

• Train, coach and supervise the work of junior team members and review their output

• Drafting and/or reviewing expert reports and other client deliverables

• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients

• Building relationships with dispute specialists at law firms and internally to relevant industry teams

• Attending conferences and external events to network with lawyers

Where will you be based?

Projects will mainly be carried out at our offices in London, with travel (international and domestic) also sometimes required to client sites and for arbitration hearings. You may also need to travel to other PwC offices for work, training and meetings. Any such requirements would be discussed with you in advance of starting a new project.

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified

• Prior caseload in International Arbitration and Litigation

• Experience in leading teams and strategy of damage calculations

• Experience in drafting expert witness reports

What is in it for you?

This is a fast paced, challenging environment which can provide you with varied opportunities and clear career progression. We are a small but experienced team focused on International Arbitration and the right candidate will therefore have the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and complex assignments, gaining valuable experience.

Deals
Our Deals business is an exciting, fast-paced and an ever-growing business that focuses on deals and crisis situations for our clients. Collectively, we deal with the types of situations you hear about regularly in the news and we provide support, insight and analysis to the management, shareholders and financiers of business.

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