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Levitate Recruitment are currently working with an insolvency specialist who is looking to appoint an experienced Investigations Manager or Senior Manager to join its team on a remote basis.

This is a strong opportunity for someone with a contentious insolvency background who enjoys managing complex investigations and progressing cases with a good level of autonomy.

The role will involve managing and progressing a portfolio of approximately investigation cases, with a focus on compulsory liquidation matters.

Typical work will include investigations into:

• Transactions at undervalue
• Preferences
• Directors’ loan accounts
• Misfeasance
• Fraudulent trading
• Other contentious insolvency matters

The client is looking for someone who can take ownership of cases, review the facts, identify potential claims, liaise with key stakeholders and move matters forward in a commercial and organised manner.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a caseload of contentious insolvency investigations
• Reviewing company records, conduct issues and potential antecedent transactions
• Preparing investigation reports and recommendations
• Progressing claims relating to preferences, transactions at undervalue, DLAs, misfeasance and fraudulent trading
• Liaising with directors, creditors, solicitors and internal stakeholders
• Ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and commercially
• Supporting more junior members of the team where required

The Candidate

The successful candidate is likely to be operating at Manager or Senior Manager level within insolvency, restructuring or investigations.

You should have:

• Strong experience in insolvency investigations
• Exposure to compulsory liquidation cases
• A good understanding of contentious insolvency matters
• Experience dealing with antecedent transactions and director conduct issues
• The ability to manage a caseload independently
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• A commercial approach to case progression

This role may suit someone currently working in an investigations-focused insolvency role, or an experienced corporate insolvency professional who has handled a strong volume of contentious matters and wants to specialise further.

Why Apply?

• Fully remote working
• Interesting and varied contentious insolvency work
• Opportunity to manage a substantial investigations caseload
• Suitable for Manager or Senior Manager level candidates
• Strong salary package depending on experience and location
• Opportunity to join a growing area of the business

If you are an experienced insolvency investigations professional and would like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact us.

Levitate Recruitment is the leading specialist in the accountancy and insolvency industry, offering a wide range of opportunities across the UK and overseas.

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, contact Scott Lowes for a confidential conversation about available options and how we can support you in finding the perfect fit for your skills and goals.