Associate Consultant - Forensics Investigations

EY; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EY seeks an Associate Consultant - National Forensics in Chennai. You will support investigations, data analysis and compliance projects, working closely with clients to safeguard reputations and ensure regulatory alignment.

Key duties include executing engagements, delivering quality results on time, and collaborating with cross-functional teams while maintaining risk controls. Travel may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in investigations and forensic analysis across multiple domains.
• Familiarity with cyber/information forensics and fraud risk assessment.
• Experience with regulatory and compliance challenges is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute client engagements and deliver high quality deliverables within agreed timelines.
• Adhere to risk management policies across engagement phases.
• Understand business trends relevant to client environments and identify service opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance engagement efficiency and client relationships.
• Travel as required to meet client deliverables and engagement commitments.

Skills

Investigations

Cyber Forensics

Computer Forensics

Forensic data analysis

Fraud Risk Assessment

IRP engagements

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Master of Commerce

Master of Business Administration

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Job description

Job Summary

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that its your career and Its yours to build which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self.

The opportunity : Associate Consultant-National-Forensics-ASU - Forensics - Investigations & Compliance - Chennai

National comprises of sector agnostic teams working across industries for a well rounded experience.

ASU - Forensics - Investigations & Compliance :

Successful organizations depend on their reputation for keeping promises, respecting laws and behaving ethically to maintain stakeholder trust. EY Forensic & Integrity Services professionals help organizations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation. We assist companies and their legal counsel to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges. We put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to help better manage ethical and reputational risks.

Our integrated approach ranges from enhancements in areas of perceived weakness or issues including governance, controls, culture and data insights to full organizational design and structural implementation. We want to help companies safeguard and restore financial and brand reputations. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

• Technical & Professional Requirements
• Execute client engagements and deliver high quality deliverables and within agreed timelines as per engagement letter.
• Ensure adherence to the firms risk management policies and procedures throughout all engagement phases.
• Understand key business and industry trends relevant to clients environments.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service delivery and strengthen client relationships.
• Suggest and implement ideas to improve engagement efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrate strong presentation and communication skills in both internal and client-facing interactions.
• Willingness to travel as required to meet client deliverables and engagement commitments.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high performing team culture.
• Be people-friendly, supportive, and an effective team player.
• Participate actively in knowledge sharing initiatives.

Personal Attributes

• Be agile, curious, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Display high levels of flexibility, creativity, and adaptability.
• Be a quick and consistent learner and apply the learning effectively in client engagements.

Qualifications To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor of Commerce, 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Master of Commerce, 0 to 1 year of relevant experience
• Master of Business Administration, 0 to 1 year of relevant experience
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be an added advantage

Experience

• Relevant Exposure/Experience: Investigations, Cyber Forensics, Computer Forensics, Forensic data analysis, Fraud Risk Assessment , Engagements under IRP (Insolvency) , Anti-bribery, Anti-corruption, Anti-competition, Data privacy, AML, Sanctions, Internal Audit (IA), Process Audit

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.