Associate, Forensic Data & Analytics

Ankura; Washington; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura's Forensic Data & Analytics team seeks an Associate to deliver data-driven insights and analyses across engagements. This hybrid role supports collaboration with multidisciplinary experts and mentors within Ankura's growth-focused culture.

The role emphasizes data aggregation, visualization, and clear communication of analyses to clients, with opportunities for professional development and cross-team interaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, MIS, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or other analytical area.
• 1+ years of experience using SQL and Python, preferably with experience in Tableau, Power BI, R, and cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, BigQuery).
• Familiarity with database languages (SQL, PL/SQL) and database applications (MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL).
• Strong interest in using technology to solve complex data problems; ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on day-to-day activities of engagements including interaction with other team members and client contacts.
• Aggregate, cleanse, and normalize disparate sources of data.
• Analyze and interpret historical financial, operational, and transactional data.
• Create summaries, data visualizations, written analyses, and other presentations of work performed.
• Generate consistent and thorough documentation to support processes developed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in internal and external team meetings.
• Manage time and tasks to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Maintain a professional image within the company and project the same to those outside of the company.

Skills

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

R

Cloud analytics platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in analytical field

Tools

MS SQL

Oracle

MySQL

PL/SQL

SSIS

Tableau

Power BI

Relativity

Job description

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Practice Overview:

Forensic Data & Analytics specializes in the development of innovative and technology-driven approaches to solve our clients’ data-related challenges. We have a deep expertise transforming massive amounts of disparate data into knowledge to inform critical decision making. The team provides data analytics and advisory services in a wide variety of engagements, including regulatory and fraud investigations, litigations and disputes, business process automation and improvement, and business intelligence and automated reporting.

Role Overview:

An Associate will work in a collaborative team environment that spans across Ankura’s multidisciplinary areas of expertise. Ankura invests in its people through training, mentorship, and performance feedback to provide continuous development opportunities. Ankura is focused on hiring Associates who will serve as the foundation of a growing firm dedicated to its people, culture, and delivering the highest quality service to clients.

This role is a hybrid position within one of our offices, ideally Chicago, D.C., or NY.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver on day-to-day activities of engagements including interaction with other team members and client contacts;

• Aggregate, cleanse, and normalize disparate sources of data;

• Analyze and interpret historical financial, operational, and transactional data;

• Create summaries, data visualizations, written analyses, and other presentations of work performed;

• Generate consistent and thorough documentation to support processes developed throughout the project lifecycle;

• Participate in internal and external team meetings;

• Manage time and tasks to meet internal and external deadlines;

• Maintain a professional image within the company and project the same to those outside of the company

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, MIS, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or other analytical area.

• 1+ years of experience using SQL and Python, preferably withadditionalexperience in Tableau, Power BI, R, and / or cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks,BigQuery, etc.)

• Familiarity with, the following technologies: Database programming languages (SQL, PL/SQL) and other database applications (MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL, etc.); Programming and scripting languages (Python, C#, VBA, PHP, etc.); ETL software and data visualization tools (SSIS, Pentaho Data Integration, Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire, etc.); eDiscovery tools (Relativity, predictive coding applications, etc.)

• Strong interest or experience in using technology to solve complex data problems;

• Ability to engage in team-oriented projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment;

• Advanced decision-making, problem-solving, logic-based skills with a strong attention to detail;

• Ability to manage time and prioritization of tasks;

• Ability to prepare high quality work product under strict deadlines;

• Ability to interact confidently with senior team members;

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), quantitative, and organizational skills;

• Strong work ethic, eagerness for continued development, and motivation to succeed;

• Creative and innovative thought process;

• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required

• Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident).

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