Forensic Consultant for economic crime investigations and compliance

EY; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Zürich is seeking a Forensic & Integrity Services professional to investigate fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering for public and private sector clients. From day one you will work on substantive cases with access to GenAI and forensic technology, shaping integrity programs while navigating regulatory environments and growing into senior roles.

You will join a dynamic team, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to building confidence in organizations by preventing and

Qualifications

• Master in economics, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Experience in consulting, audit, controlling, compliance or risk management preferred.
• Fluent in German and excellent English; additional languages a plus.
• Strong analytical abilities and numerical fluency with regulatory interest.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, with ownership mindset.
• Ability to network within EY for collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate misconduct such as fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering.
• Analyze financial data and transactions to build evidence-based narratives.
• Conduct research, due diligence and OSINT; interview and write reports.
• Test and implement compliance and anti-fraud systems.
• Leverage GenAI for data reviews with the eDiscovery team.
• Prepare client presentations and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Education

Master in economics

Tools

GenAI

OSINT

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

• Join our growing Forensic & Integrity Services practice in Zurich and step into an exceptional career opportunity where you will be investigating fraud, bribery, corruption and money‑laundering matters.
• We are a dynamic team of highly motivated specialists – forensic accountants, lawyers, data analysts, tech experts, dedicated to helping organizations build confidence by preventing and responding to integrity‑related issues.
• From day one, you'll be trusted with substantive work on forensic cases for both public and private sector clients: helping their leadership and legal counsel investigate facts, resolve disputes and navigate complex regulatory environments, as well as building integrity‑focused compliance programs that manage ethical, reputational and financial risks.
• We have been investing heavily in GenAI, analytics and forensic technology, meaning you will leverage innovative tools and the latest technical solutions, and help shape how we use them.
• We offer a career built to grow with you: early client responsibility, national and international mandates, and specialization options that let you take on new challenges and advance into more senior roles.

Your key responsibilities

• Investigate various types of misconduct (e.g. fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering) for clients operating in different sectors.
• Follow the money by analyzing financial data, transactional flows and accounting records to build a defensible, evidence‑based narrative.
• Conduct research and gather intelligence, including third‑party due diligence and OSINT, conduct interviews and write fact‑based reports.
• Test, improve, design and implement compliance and anti‑fraud management systems.
• Turn data into insight through technology‑assisted document reviews, combining human judgement with GenAI to accelerate results without compromising defensibility, where you will be supported by our eDiscovery team.
• Prepare client presentations, status updates, and documentation materials.

Skills and attributes for success

• Master (University / ETH) in economics, business administration, accounting, finance, or another relevant field.
• First work experience in a related environment such as consulting, audit, controlling, compliance, and/or risk management is beneficial.
• Fluent in German and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Additional languages are a plus, given our Swiss‑based, internationally operating clients.
• Strong analytical skills, a flair for figures and a genuine interest in the legal framework surrounding economic crime, combined with intellectual curiosity and the openness to challenge your own conclusions as new facts emerge.
• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership, attention to detail and a dedication to producing high‑quality, defensible work.
• The ability to network effectively within our global EY Forensics community and other service lines and build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high‑performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

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

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