Director, Data Analytics Consulting, EMEA

Company: Control Risks
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this Director role, you lead data analytics initiatives across the Americas while providing global support for regulatory, compliance, and investigations needs. You will shape analytics strategies, oversee multi-region projects, and drive thought leadership in data-driven risk assessment for complex client scenarios. You’ll work with Compliance, Forensics and Intelligence teams to deliver impactful insights for high-stakes matters. The opportunity combines leadership, business development and advanced analytics to strengthen client outcomes and firm offerings.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • discretionary global bonus
  • hybrid work arrangements
  • flexible/remote working
  • equal opportunities employer
  • interested in interview accommodations

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement qualitative and quantitative data analysis methodologies to reveal trends and red flags, improving operational efficiency
  • Create dynamic dashboards and monitoring tools for ongoing client risk reporting
  • Develop work plans to collect, aggregate, and analyze data from enterprise systems for client and counsel support
  • Establish data relationships across sources and build centralized data models for analysis
  • Apply statistical methods to build complex data models that detect anomalies and patterns
  • Use a risk-based lens to focus on high-volume, complex engagements
  • Advise on high-profile, multi-jurisdictional matters involving data analytics in consulting contexts
  • Lead and present data analytics capabilities to prospective corporate clients and law firms
  • Mentor junior team members and foster a productive, collaborative team environment
  • Deliver on-time, error-free work across project lifecycles and manage evolving client needs
  • Gather and document requirements and manage project scope, timelines, and resources
  • Manage client expectations and provide solutions throughout the project lifecycle
  • Prepare project proposals including budgets, staffing, and time estimates
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to communicate with stakeholders efficiently

Key requirements

  • Significant professional experience in forensic accounting, legal technologies, strategy, compliance and investigations
  • Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, financial services and insurance
  • Knowledge of anti-fraud, investigations, anti-bribery, corruption and regulatory requirements
  • Proven ability to use advanced analytic tools for data visualization, predictive modeling, data management, ETL, data aggregation and reporting
  • Hands-on experience mining/analyzing structured data with strong SQL Server skills (advanced SQL)
  • Experience managing client expectations and delivering solutions through the project lifecycle
  • Experience creating project estimates, plans, proposals, and retention agreements
  • Bachelor’s degree; postgraduate degree or equivalent is a plus
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SAP, Oracle and/or other databases
  • Familiarity with SQL, Tableau, Python, SAS, ACL, VBA, Power BI and/or Java
  • Excellent written and oral communication for diverse audiences; strong client-facing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple tasks
  • Strong logical reasoning skills
  • Willingness to travel internationally when requested
  • Client-facing
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Mentorship
  • Microsoft SQL Server (advanced SQL)
  • SAP
  • Oracle

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Posted: September 30th, 2026