eDiscovery Risk Advisory Associate — Data Analytics

Ankura; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura invites an Associate to join its Discovery team within Risk Advisory. You will design and execute data-driven eDiscovery projects, leveraging technology to collect, process, review, and produce data for investigations and disputes. Collaborate with Ph.D.

experts in ML and data science, prepare analyses and presentations, and travel as needed. This role requires U.S. work authorization and a strong drive to develop technical expertise.

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

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in MIS / Business Analytics / CS / Law / Eng / Finance / Accounting / Economics

Tools

Relativity

SQL/PL-SQL

MS SQL

Oracle

EnCase

Cellebrite

UFED

XI Social Discovery

Job description

Ankura invites an Associate to join its Discovery team within Risk Advisory. You will design and execute data-driven eDiscovery projects, leveraging technology to collect, process, review, and produce data for investigations and disputes. Collaborate with Ph.D.

experts in ML and data science, prepare analyses and presentations, and travel as needed. This role requires U.S. work authorization and a strong drive to develop technical expertise.