Forensic Technology

Deloitte (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentoring and buddy support

Job summary

Deloitte UK is offering a six-week Forensic Technology placement aimed at penultimate-year students or those starting a Master’s, with expectations of achieving a 2:1 or higher in any discipline. The role immerses you in real work from day one, supported by experts to help you solve complex problems.

You'll gain hands-on experience across digital evidence gathering, data analytics, and cutting-edge tech, with a strong emphasis on learning SQL and Python within a hybrid office/home working setup.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student or progressing to a Master's, on track for a 2:1 or higher in any discipline.
• Identified 10 core skills essential to Early Careers roles.

Responsibilities

• Supporting lawyers and investigators in identifying digital evidence relevant to the investigation, dispute or litigation.
• Visiting client offices to collect data from servers, laptops, mobile devices or social media, sometimes covertly.
• Using advanced data mining, generative AI and computer forensics tools to understand digital evidence and uncover misconduct.
• Researching and contributing to development of cutting-edge solutions to address real-world challenges, including MI creation from new techniques.
• Learning and using SQL and Python to analyse data.

Job description

The Forensic Technology teamis responsible for identifying and gathering digital evidence around our client’s biggest and most complex legal,regulatoryand economic crime challenges. We help them to buildsolutions and conduct analysis so they can improve their overall operations and reduce risk to the business.

Our services help a varied client base, from smallcompaniesto large corporates with a global presence. We love working with data and we want to help our clients get the most from theirs, whethertheyareinvestigating potential fraud or supporting complex regulatory and legal matters. We work on highly sensitive and varied projects using new technology, combining investigative skills with technical expertise.

What skills and academic qualifications do I need?

You must be in the penultimate year of your course, or going onto a Masters, and you need to be on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline. We have identified 10 core skills that are essential to all our roles in Early Careers. To learn more about these skills and their detailed descriptions, please visit the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone.

If you’re fascinated by business and can’t wait to get stuck into complex projects that make a difference, you’ll fit right in.

What kind of work will I do?

This six-week placement puts you at the heart of our business, surrounded by experts who can help you flourish. You’lldo real workfrom day one, using what you’ve learnt at university to help solve complex problems.

Some of your tasks might include:

• Supporting lawyers and investigators in identifying digital evidence relevant to the investigation,dispute or litigation
• Visiting client offices to collect data from sources such as servers, laptops, mobiledevices or social media, working covertly if needed
• Using advanced data mining, generative AI and computer forensics tools to gain a deepunderstanding of digital evidence and uncover corporate misconduct
• Researching and contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions that address real-world challenges. This includes working with and implementing new techniques and technologies to create valuable management information (MI) for our clients
• Learning and using advanced data science techniques including coding languages such as SQL and Python, to analyse data.

Where will I work?

At Deloitte we recognise how important face-to-face interaction is for your development in a new role. We also understand that our people need flexibility, which is why we operate a hybrid system, with a combination of office and home working. If you’re in a client-facing role, you might be expected to attend client sites on certain days, while your meetings will be a mix of online and in-person events.

All our workspaces are accessible, however, if you require further flexibility due to a health condition or caring responsibilities, please discuss this with our team. You can find further information on our parent and carer policies here.

When you join the programme, you’ll become part of a supportive community of colleagues who, like you, are at the start of their careers. Your journey will begin with a comprehensive induction, designed to equip you with the skills and confidence you need to work with our clients. Throughout the programme, you’ll continue to develop through hands‑on experience with your project team, alongside ongoing mentoring and support from your dedicated buddy.

Additional support and benefits information

We’re a collaborative, inclusive firm and we want to help you to use your unique talents and perspectives in the workplace. From diversity networks to wellbeing and much more, we aim to support and reward you in the best way possible. Please use the links below to discover more about our processes, benefits, values and culture.

• Do you have accessibility requirements or need reasonable adjustments for the interview or assessment process? Find out how we can help.

Application deadlines:

The closing deadline for this role is Monday 19 th October 2026, but we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible. Please note, some of our roles may close before the deadline if we experience high demand.

Assessment deadlines:

Once you’ve applied to this role, you’ll receive an email from our recruitment team outlining next steps and the relevant deadlines for you to complete the following stages of our process.

We operate a strict one application per year policy across our Early Careers opportunities. We recommend only submitting an application for a role that you feel is right for you.

Visa Sponsorship:

Due to the Security Clearance requirement for this role, please note that we’re unable to progress applications from candidates on a Student Visa or those who do not hold the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

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