Senior Manager, Forensic Data Analytics - Doha

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Doha is seeking a Senior Manager for Forensic Data Analytics to support MENA wide projects, with some regional travel. You will lead corruption, fraud, and investigations, analyze extensive datasets, and advise on data-driven controls and anti-corruption frameworks.

Ideal candidates have strong SQL/Python/R skills, experience with analytics tools, and proven leadership in multidisciplinary engagements. The role offers growth in a dynamic forensic space within EY.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record including a degree.
• Related professional qualification and / or certification(s)

Responsibilities

• Lead corruption, fraud, and forensic investigations including multi-jurisdictional matters, applying analytics to accelerate evidence identification and quantify losses.
• Analyse company accounts, financial data, and large transactional datasets to identify indicators of high risk, red flags, fraud, misstatement, or irregularities.
• Advise on data-driven monitoring analytics in the context of fraud and anti-bribery frameworks, performance and efficiency improvement and cost saving opportunities.
• Review internal controls, data integrity, and governance; recommend enhancements to strengthen fraud and compliance posture.
• Prepare defensible forensic reports with robust evidence review, chain of custody, and analytics documentation suitable for litigation and regulatory use.
• Understand the cyber incident response lifecycle and its intersection with fraud and financial crime.
• Support clients on cyber-enabled fraud incidents using analytics on logs, transactions, and endpoint data to reconstruct events and quantify impact.
• Collaborate with cyber/DFIR specialists to translate technical findings into business and regulatory impact.
• Deliver on sales targets, build a forensic data analytics pipeline, and contribute to propositions and thought leadership.

Skills

Forensic investigations

Financial analysis

Anti-corruption

Data analytics

Cyber incident response

Leadership

Sales / BD

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Senior Manager, Forensic Data Analytics - Doha

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 5 Aug 2026

Requisition ID: 1723173

Whether facing acts of fraud, government investigations or regulatory inquiries, major litigation or transactional disputes, clients turn to EY Forensics for assistance.

We bring together forensic accountants , technologists, certified fraud examiners, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering specialists to help clients cut through complexity, respond with confidence and build stronger defences against financial crime.

Forensic technology is a key pillar of our forensic services, enabling us to apply advanced analytics, eDiscovery, data privacy and cyber capabilities to help corporations identify, investigate and respond to complex risks, strengthen regulatory compliance and make more informed decisions.

Working alongside legal counsel, internal audit and compliance teams, we deliver practical , evidence-led solutions that address urgent issues, strengthen controls and reduce risk. Our cross-industry and global experience enables clients to assess fraud exposure, enhance compliance programmes and take a more proactive approach to integrity, transparency and resilience.

The opportunity

A position has arisen for a Senior Manager to join the business based in Doha, Qatar supporting MENA wide projects and clients in a growing forensic space and market. There will be a requirement for some regional travel.

Your key responsibilities

• Forensic investigations: Lead corruption, fraud, and forensic investigations including multi-jurisdictional matters, applying analytics to accelerate evidence identification and quantify losses.
• Financial analysis: Analyse company accounts, financial data, and large transactional datasets to identify indicators of high risk, red flags, fraud, misstatement, or irregularities.
• Anti-corruption & fraud prevention: Advise on data-driven monitoring analytics in the context of fraud and anti-bribery frameworks, performance and efficiency improvement and cost saving opportunities.
• Policies, processes & controls: Review internal controls, data integrity, and governance; recommend enhancements to strengthen fraud and compliance posture.
• Forensic reporting: Prepare defensible forensic reports with robust evidence review, chain of custody, and analytics documentation suitable for litigation and regulatory use.
• Cyber incident response (working knowledge):
• Understand the cyber incident response lifecycle and its intersection with fraud and financial crime.
• Support clients on cyber-enabled fraud incidents using analytics on logs, transactions, and endpoint data to reconstruct events and quantify impact.
• Collaborate with cyber/DFIR specialists to translate technical findings into business and regulatory impact.
• Business development: Deliver on sales targets, build a forensic data analytics pipeline, and contribute to propositions and thought leadership.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Strong academic record including a degree
• Related professional qualification and / or certification(s)
• The ability to travel nationally and internationally for extended periods and at short notice
• The ability to simultaneously handle diverse and pressing assignments and sensitive and adversarial situations
• A forensic mindset with critical thinking capabilities and high attention to detail

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Arabic speaking, reading and writing capabilities
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or R for large-scale data analysis and investigation.
• Hands-on experience with analytics and visualisation tools such as Alteryx, Power BI or Tableau
• Working knowledge of ERP data structures (SAP, Oracle) and financial/transactional datasets.
• Exposure to machine learning, text analytics, and network/link analysis for fraud detection.
• Working understanding of cyber incident response, log analysis, and DFIR fundamentals.
• Proven ability to lead engagements, manage multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff.
• Strong client relationship, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• Track record of business development, proposal writing, and delivering sales targets.
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences, including regulators, boards, and legal counsel.

What we look for

We are interested in individuals with entrepreneurial skills who have the confidence to develop and promote our services internally and externally and grow a business within a larger organisation. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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