Director - Investigations & Disputes Advisory (UK/UAE) Department Investigations Competitive Un ...

Director - Investigations & Disputes Advisory
Location: United Kingdom or Dubai, UAE

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Director to lead high-value investigations, with a focus on complex disputes and international asset tracing. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep investigative expertise, strong client management skills, and the ability to drive commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cross-border investigative assignments, particularly in support of litigation, arbitration, and asset recovery
• Develop case strategies, present methodologies to clients, and oversee project execution to a client-ready standard
• Prepare proposals, reports, and deliverables that meet the highest standards of analytical rigour and clarity
• Manage billing, case profitability, and internal resourcing for multiple concurrent matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including conversion of new opportunities into live engagements
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members
• Contribute to the firm's internal initiatives and operational growth

Requirements:

• 8-12+ years of experience in corporate investigations, ideally with a focus beyond pre-transactional due diligence or basic integrity reviews
• Proven expertise in international asset tracing and the ability to articulate investigative strategy and methodology
• Track record of leading complex cases with minimal supervision, including client engagement and delivery
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing project financials and business development activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable presenting to senior legal and corporate stakeholders
• UK or UAE experience strongly preferred; willingness to travel internationally as required

Preferred:

• Experience across a diverse range of dispute-related investigations, including fraud, enforcement, or reputational matters.
• Prior background in consulting, legal, intelligence, or financial investigations
• Arabic language skills (for UAE-based candidates) would be advantageous

This is a senior role offering the opportunity to shape high-stakes investigations and work with leading legal and corporate clients on some of the most challenging matters in the market.

SLOANE SHOREY
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Sloane Shorey Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm advising on leadership and specialist appointments across the risk lifecycle-from pre-transaction strategic intelligence, through ongoing risk, and compliance, to post-event investigations and crisis response.

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