Forensic Data Analytics Associate — University Program

Ankura; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a highly motivated Associate for the Forensic & Data Analytics team. You will work across multidisciplinary engagements, data preparation, analysis, and visualization to support client decisions.

Graduating Dec 2026–Jun 2027 with a relevant degree, you will apply SQL, Python, and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI) to transform data into actionable insights, collaborating with senior staff and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduating between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027 with a Bachelor's in a quantitative field.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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

Data Visualization

Data Analytics

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SSIS

Pentaho Data Integration

Tableau

Power BI

Relativity

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Ankura is seeking a highly motivated Associate for the Forensic & Data Analytics team. You will work across multidisciplinary engagements, data preparation, analysis, and visualization to support client decisions.

Graduating Dec 2026–Jun 2027 with a relevant degree, you will apply SQL, Python, and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI) to transform data into actionable insights, collaborating with senior staff and clients in a fast-paced environment.