Manager - Forensic and Integrity Services - Forensic Data Analytics

EY; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in Forensics & Integrity Services to lead high-profile investigations and disputes. Ideal candidates will demonstrate more than 5 years of experience in forensic data analytics, with capabilities in tools like SQL and Python.

This role is open to flexible work arrangements across all EY offices in Australia, upholding a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package offered, enabling personal and professional success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in forensic accounting and data analytics.
• Proven experience leading client engagements and managing teams.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret complex information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of forensic projects.
• Analyse complex datasets for insights supporting investigations.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve forensic data challenges.

Skills

Forensic data analytics

Fraud investigations

Data visualization (Power BI)

Excel

SQL

Python

Alteryx

JavaScript

Education

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

Tools

Spark

Elasticsearch

Hadoop

Job description

Manager – Forensics & Integrity Services - Claims and Disputes

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Opportunity

As our Manager within the Forensics & Integrity Services (FIS) team you will be working on some of the largest, high-profile disputes, investigations and regulatory matters in one of the most exciting areas of professional services. You will work alongside an experienced leadership group that is focused on driving growth in the market. EY’s FIS professionals help organisations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation. We assist organisations to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges, and we put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to better manage ethical and reputational risks.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary Oceania FIS team including accountants, risk managers, technology specialists and former regulatory and law enforcement professionals. This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes, client satisfaction, and end-to-end management 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 Skills and Attributes

• 5+ years of experience in forensic accounting and data analytics, 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 judgement.
• 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 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier-free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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

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