Forensics - Integrity and Remediation - Experienced Analyst

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Job summary

EY's Integrity & Remediation practice seeks an Experienced Analyst in Chicago to support client engagements, drive remediation, and strengthen risk management through proactive assessments, governance initiatives, and data‑driven insights.

Join a global team in EY’s hybrid model with travel as needed. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, finance, or business and 1+ year of related experience are required; professional designations (CPA, CFA, or CFE) are a plus.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, finance, business or a related field.
• 1+ year of related experience.
• Effective organization and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize work across multiple engagements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and communicate workload issues to colleagues as needed.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
• Access to reliable transportation to and from the EY office and client sites; a driver’s license is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to client delivery through analysis, documentation, and execution of compliance, monitoring, and remediation activities.
• Apply established methodologies and frameworks to support risk assessments, control testing, and monitoring activities.
• Assist in the preparation of client-ready materials, analyses, and presentations under manager or senior supervision.
• Develop an understanding of integrity, compliance, and regulatory risk topics and how they translate into client solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with engagement teams to support delivery outcomes and pursuit readiness.
• Meet performance objectives and metrics.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with opportunity research, proposal preparation, and pursuit coordination.
• Analyze complex fraud and compliance matters to identify risks, determine investigative approaches, and form defensible conclusions.
• Exercise sound professional judgment balancing technical rigor, client needs, and competing priorities.
• Assist in translating complex findings into actionable insights, adapting recommendations as new information and risks emerge.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Organization

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, finance, business

Job description

Forensics - Integrity and Remediation - Experienced Analyst

Location: Chicago

Other locations: Anywhere in Region

Location: Chicago, Dallas

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Integrity & Remediation Experienced Analyst

The Integrity & Remediation (I&R) practice assists clients in identifying, assessing, and addressing compliance, ethics, and control-related risks through proactive assessments, remediation, and compliance program enhancement initiatives, including AI governance. Our professionals help organizations remediate root causes, strengthen risk management frameworks, and meet evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

The opportunity

• Plays an active role in the delivery of client engagements, supporting planning, execution to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with client objectives.
• Utilizes technology including AI, advanced analytics and related tools, to support risk identification, monitoring, and data‑driven compliance insights.
• Supports or performs compliance risk assessments, control testing, monitoring, and remediation activities related to regulatory, ethical, and governance risks, including compliance with government regulations.
• Works collaboratively with client stakeholders and engagement teams to translate identified risks into practical, actionable remediation and improvement outcomes.
• Enables revenue generating and relationship building efforts by contributing to development through market intelligence, solution development, thought leadership, and pursuit materials in alignment with practice growth priorities.
• Industrializes and scales services through standardized solutions, playbooks, and assets to enable a more efficient, repeatable, and effective sales cycle.
• Utilizes market insights, client knowledge, and advanced technology tools to support opportunity development, risk sensing, and differentiated solution discussions.

Your key responsibilities

• Contribute to client delivery through analysis, documentation, and execution of compliance, monitoring, and remediation activities.
• Apply established methodologies and frameworks to support risk assessments, control testing, and monitoring activities.
• Assist in the preparation of client‑ready materials, analyses, and presentations under manager or senior supervision.
• Develop an understanding of integrity, compliance, and regulatory risk topics and how they translate into client solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with engagement teams to support both delivery outcomes and pursuit readiness.
• Meet performance objectives and metrics.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with opportunity research, proposal preparation, and pursuit coordination
• Analyze complex fraud and compliance matters to identify risks, determine investigative approaches, and form defensible conclusions.
• Exercise sound professional judgment balancing technical rigor, client needs, and competing priorities.
• Assist in the translation of complex findings into actionable insights, adapting recommendations as new information and risks emerge.

Skills and attributes for success

• Analyze client data, regulatory information, and background materials to support pursuits and engagement delivery.
• Apply established methodologies and frameworks to identify risks, issues, and improvement opportunities under manager or senior supervision.
• Exercise judgment in organizing work, managing assigned tasks, and flagging potential issues or inconsistencies in analyses.
• Interpret guidance, templates, and prior examples to prepare client‑ready analyses and materials.
• Escalate questions, risks, or data limitations to managers or seniors with clear articulation of observed issues.
• Deliver clear and concise communications, both written and verbal, to clients and pursuit stakeholders

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, finance, business or a related field
• 1+ year of related experience
• Effective organization and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize work across multiple engagements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and properly communicate workload issues to colleagues as needed.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Access to reliable transportation to and from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended because ride-share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Relevant forensic accounting, compliance, technology or dispute-related experience, preferably within a professional services firm
• A professional designation, or progress toward one, such as CPA, CFA or CFE

What we look for

We look for professionals who are curious, thoughtful and ready to learn. You should be able to work through complex fraud and compliance matters, balance technical rigor with client needs and competing priorities, and form well-supported conclusions. Just as important, you should bring a practical mindset, communicate clearly and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $65,000 to $107,400. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $78,200 to $122,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

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