eDiscovery Data Associate: Risk & Analytics

Ankura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura’s Bright Labs unit leads the field in eDiscovery, delivering data-driven solutions and innovative analytics for complex investigations. The role supports the Risk Advisory/Discovery team in reducing costs and improving case strategy across the lifecycle.

You will work with data scientists to transform large datasets into actionable insights, applying machine learning and predictive analytics while meeting deadlines and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027 with a bachelor’s degree or higher in MIS, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Technology, or other analytical area with a solid academic performance.
• Strong interest in using technology to manage data and solve complex data problems.
• Ability to engage in collaborative projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Advanced decision-making, problem-solving, logic-based skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic, eagerness for continued development, and motivation to succeed.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to prepare high-quality work product under strict deadlines.
• Ability to interact confidently with senior team members and clients.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Strong interest in learning, or experience / familiarity with, the following technologies: eDiscovery tools (Relativity, predictive coding applications, etc.), Database programming languages (SQL, PL/SQL) and other database applications (MS SQL, Oracle, etc.), Forensic software (Encase, Cellebrite, UFED, XI Social Discovery, etc.).
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use knowledge of technology to design innovative approaches to solve data-related challenges.
• Execute projects involving the identification, organization, collection, processing, review, and production of electronic data.
• Create summaries, data visualizations, written analyses, and other presentations of work performed.
• Manage time and tasks to meet deadlines for clients who work in time-sensitive industries.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to review results of work performed.
• Generate consistent and thorough documentation to support processes developed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver on day-to-day activities of a project including interaction with other team members and client personnel.
• Maintain a professional image within the company and project the same to those outside of the company.
• Travel and/or overtime.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Decision-making

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in MIS/Business Analytics/CS/Engineering/Finance/etc.

Tools

Relativity

Predictive coding

SQL

PL/SQL

MS SQL

Oracle

Encase

Cellebrite

UFED

XI Social Discovery

Job description

Ankura’s Bright Labs unit leads the field in eDiscovery, delivering data-driven solutions and innovative analytics for complex investigations. The role supports the Risk Advisory/Discovery team in reducing costs and improving case strategy across the lifecycle.

You will work with data scientists to transform large datasets into actionable insights, applying machine learning and predictive analytics while meeting deadlines and travel requirements.