Director, Discovery and Forensic Technology

*This position may be Hybrid in-office depending on location.*

HKA is a leading global consulting firm in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, investigation, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex issues by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

As trusted independent consultants, experts, investigators, and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified on many of the largest investigative and commercial damages matters across the globe.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture working on diverse projects within a team that support your ideas and development.
• The opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team and be part of driving the future success and development of our global business.
• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong brand and reputation to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity:

HKA seeks an experienced Director for our growing Discovery and Forensic Technology team. Ideal candidates will possess excellent client communication, adept technical skills in computer forensics and data analysis, proven people management, and a solid history of serving law firms and their clients with discovery and forensic technology solutions in commercial and investigative contexts.

General Responsibilities

• Assist counsel and clients with discovery related matters

• Support computer forensic tracing where needed and summarize results
• Aid in business email compromise analytics when required

• Review and analyze data in the context of data privacy and information governance related issues faced by clients

• Conduct fact-based investigations to test the validity of allegations using proven investigative approaches and the latest technology.
• Communicate with client project liaison on a consistent basis.
• Provide collaboration on the production of Expert reports.
• Work within deadlines/priorities across multiple projects, delegating/collaborating with team members.
• A positive and collaborative way of working, fostering good internal and external relationships whilst maintaining the confidential nature of client relationships and related work products.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience in Computer Forensics

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science or Statistics.

• Commitment to undertaking high-quality analysis with strong problem solving and attention to detail.
• Confidence in using key Microsoft Suite tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Access, etc.)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow efficiency and clarity when interacting with a wide variety of audiences and simplifying complex topics.

Compensation:

HKA is committed to offering competitive compensation packages to those who join our team of brilliant consultants. For this position, we offer a salary ranging between $170,000 - $240,000, depending on experience, qualifications and overall fit. This is in combination with our eligibility to participate in our full benefits program including retirement plan, performance and other bonuses, and more.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote and hybrid working.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

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