Stellenbezeichnung: Forensic Consultant for economic crime investigations and compliance

EY; Bern; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Zurich is seeking a Forensic & Integrity Services professional to investigate fraud, bribery, corruption and money-laundering matters across sectors. You’ll work with forensic accountants, lawyers, data analysts and tech specialists to build defensible, evidence-based narratives and help clients navigate complex regulatory environments.

From day one you’ll handle substantive cases, conduct OSINT, due diligence, and contribute to compliance program design, supported by our GenAI tools and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• First work experience in consulting, audit, controlling, compliance or risk management is beneficial.
• Fluent in German with excellent verbal and written English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, interest in economic crime, and open to challenging conclusions as facts emerge.
• A proactive mindset with ownership, attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, defensible work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate misconduct such as fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering for clients across sectors.
• Follow the money by analyzing financial data, transaction flows and accounting records to build a defensible narrative.
• Conduct research and gather intelligence, including OSINT and third-party due diligence, and write fact-based reports.
• Test, improve, design and implement compliance and anti-fraud systems.
• Turn data into insight using GenAI-assisted document reviews with our eDiscovery team, while maintaining defensibility.
• Prepare client presentations, status updates and documentation materials.

Skills

Fraud investigations

OSINT

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

German fluency

English communication

Education

Master's in economics/finance/related field

Job description

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’s (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.
• Strong analytical skills, flair for figures and a genuine interest in the legal framework surrounding economic crime, combined with intellectual curiosity and openness to challenge your 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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