Charles River Associates

Senior Associate/Recovery Services (Forensic Services practice)

Charles River Associates · Toronto, ON, Canada

Posted about a month ago · $140,000 – $190,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
33 days
Charles River Associates's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
82% of Charles River Associates's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Charles River Associates
high
60 stale, 3 reposted of 82 open
Hiring momentum
101 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Senior Associate in CRA's Forensic Services practice will lead incident response and recovery engagements, managing the entire process from scoping to final reporting. This role involves directing consultant teams, ensuring quality delivery, and maintaining client relationships, particularly during high-pressure situations. Additionally, the Senior Associate will contribute to practice development and support business development efforts.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
3/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Charles River Associates as an employer.

What you need

  • 5-7+ years in cybersecurity incident response, digital forensics, or enterprise recovery
  • 3+ years leading engagements or teams
  • Experience leading large-scale ransomware recovery or complex intrusion matters
  • Strong command of hybrid Microsoft identity architecture
  • Experience working under legal privilege and managing breach response dynamics
  • Ability to scope and price engagements accurately

Nice to have

  • Certifications such as CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, CISM
  • Prior consulting experience at a professional services firm
  • Existing relationships with breach counsel or cyber insurance carriers
  • Experience testifying or supporting expert work product in litigation
  • Background in security assessment methodologies and compliance frameworks

What you get

  • 100 hours of training annually
  • Comprehensive total rewards program
  • Superior benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Worth weighing

  • Incident response work may involve surge periods including nights and weekends
  • Candidates are expected to work in the office 3 to 4 days a week

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