Manager - Forensic and Integrity Services - Forensic Data Analytics

EY; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary with negotiation options

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in Forensics & Integrity Services to handle high-profile disputes and investigations. In this role, you will lead projects, analyze complex datasets, and collaborate with clients to present findings.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of forensic accounting experience, strong technical skills in data analytics tools, and leadership qualities. EY offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits for employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in forensic accounting and data analytics.
• Strong knowledge of data analytics tools and visualisation platforms.
• Excellent report writing skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects for high-quality outcomes.
• Analyse complex datasets to support investigations, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams through coaching and training.

Skills

Forensic data analytics

Fraud investigations

Excel

SQL

Python

Alteryx

Data visualisation (Power BI)

Machine learning

Big data tools (Spark, Elasticsearch, Hadoop)

Education

Relevant professional qualification (CPA, CA, CFF, CFE)

Job description

Manager – Forensics & Integrity Services - Claims and Disputes

As our Manager within the Forensics & Integrity Services (FIS) team, you will handle some of the largest, high‑profile disputes, investigations and regulatory matters. You will collaborate with an experienced leadership group focused on driving market growth and will work alongside a multidisciplinary Oceania FIS team of accountants, risk managers, technology specialists, and former regulatory and law enforcement professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction from initiation through to closure.
• Analyse complex datasets using advanced tools and methodologies to generate insights, build models, identify patterns, automate processes, visualise results, and produce evidence to support investigations, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand forensic data challenges, manage stakeholder relationships (including corporate clients, legal teams, and Partners), and present findings and recommendations in a clear, impactful manner.
• Contribute to business development (proposals and presentations), mentor and develop high‑performing teams through coaching and training, and demonstrate flexibility including occasional travel.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Proven experience in forensic data analytics, fraud investigations, and dispute support, with strong technical capability in tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, Alteryx, JavaScript, and experience with data visualisation platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Understanding of advanced analytical techniques and technologies, including machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP, and big data tools such as Spark, Elasticsearch, and Hadoop, alongside working knowledge of financial and broader business processes (e.g., regulatory reporting).
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment, with demonstrated leadership, team development, and mentoring capabilities.
• Proven business development experience, including coordinating and preparing proposals, with excellent report writing skills and high attention to detail.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in forensic accounting and data analytics, with strong knowledge of data analytics tools, databases, and visualisation platforms, and the ability to apply best practices (data quality assessment, validation, documentation, and reproducibility) in investigations and dispute support.
• Proven experience leading client engagements and managing teams, with strong communication skills, discretion, confidentiality, and sound professional judgment.
• Strong analytical capability, including the ability to interpret complex and ambiguous information, summarise key insights, manage competing priorities, and deliver training and consulting engagements effectively.
• Relevant professional qualification (CPA, CA, CFF, CFE, or equivalent), with flexibility to travel occasionally and additional language skills considered an advantage.

What We Offer You

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences (ey.com/au/careerdevelopment).
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family‑friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave (ey.com/au/benefits).
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.