Senior Forensics Data Analyst

EY; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Consultant - Forensics - Discovery in Hyderabad. The role focuses on forensic data analytics, SQL-driven investigations, and data visualization to support investigations, compliance reviews, and risk analytics.

You will extract, transform and analyze large datasets, build dashboards, and document data lineage for auditability while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the EY Forensics practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in relevant fields with data analytics exposure.
• Strong SQL, data profiling, validation and data cleansing experience.
• Experience with large datasets and forensic analytics is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel; Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Extract and analyze large datasets using SQL across databases.
• Perform data profiling, cleansing, transformation and quality validation.
• Develop SQL queries with joins, CTEs and window functions.
• Identify fraud indicators, unusual transactions and patterns.
• Integrate data from ERP systems, databases and files.
• Develop dashboards and management reports using Power BI or similar.
• Document analytical logic and data lineage for audit trails.

Skills

SQL

Data analytics

Power BI

Excel

Python

ETL

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science

Bachelor of Computer Applications

Master of Engineering in Electronics

Master of Science in Data Science

Master of Computer Applications

Certification in Data Analytics

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Snowflake

Job description

Senior Consultant - Forensics - National - ASU - Forensics - Discovery - Hyderabad Requisition Id: 1758941 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 it’s your career and ‘It’s 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 : Senior Consultant-National-Forensics-ASU - Forensics - Discovery - Hyderabad National : National comprises of sector agnostic teams working across industries for a well rounded experience.

ASU - Forensics - Discovery : 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

Role Overview

We are looking for a Forensics Data Analyst with strong SQL and data analytics capabilities to support forensic investigations, fraud reviews, compliance assessments, and risk analytics. The role will involve extracting, transforming, validating, and analyzing large datasets to identify anomalies, suspicious patterns, control gaps, and potential misconduct.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract and analyze large, complex datasets using advanced SQL across multiple databases and source systems.
• Perform data profiling, cleansing, transformation, reconciliation, and quality validation to establish reliable datasets for investigations.
• Develop sophisticated SQL queries using joins, CTEs, window functions, subqueries, aggregations, stored procedures, and query optimization.
• Conduct forensic analytics to identify fraud indicators, unusual transactions, duplicate payments, conflicts, outliers, transaction splitting, unusual relationships, and behavioral patterns.
• Integrate and reconcile data from ERP systems, databases, flat files, and other structured or semi-structured sources.
• Develop dashboards and management reports using tools such as Power BI or similar visualization platforms.
• Document analytical logic, data lineage, assumptions, exceptions, and findings to maintain an appropriate audit trail.

Required Skills

• Excellent SQL skills, including complex querying and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, data models, ETL processes, and data quality concepts.
• Hands-on experience analyzing high-volume transactional datasets.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns, anomalies, relationships, and exceptions.
• Proficiency in Excel and preferably Power BI.
• Exposure to Python for data analysis and automation is desirable.
• Familiarity with databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, or similar platforms.

Skills and attributes

• To qualify for the role you must have Qualification Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Computer Applications
• Master of Engineering in Electronics
• Master of Science in Data Science
• Master of Computer Applications
• Certification in Data Analytics
• Experience Data Analysis (2+ years)
• Machine Learning (3+ years)
• Business Intelligence (3+ years)

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.

What we offer

Fuelled by the brilliance of our people, EY has emerged as the strongest brand and the most attractive employer in our field, with market-leading growth over competitors. Our people work side‑by‑side with market‑leading entrepreneurs, game‑changers, disruptors, and visionaries. As an organization, we are investing more time, technology, and money than ever before in skills and learning for our people. At EY, you will have a personalized Career Journey and also the chance to tap into the resources of our career frameworks to better know about your roles, skills, and opportunities. EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer, and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people—enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing our people to build their careers as well as focus on their wellbeing.

Join us in shaping the future with confidence.