Senior Associate, Forensic Data & Analytics – Risk Advisory

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois is seeking a data analytics professional to perform hands-on data profiling, establish data flows, and identify patterns in general ledgers and financial systems. You will use SQL, Python, Databricks, and related tools to analyze complex datasets and prepare findings for investigations and regulatory matters.

You will support forensic accounting teams and outside counsel by documenting work products and clearly communicating technical results to both technical peers and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in consulting or advisory.
• 2‑3+ years using SQL and Python; familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, R or cloud analytics.
• Deep proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• A proactive mentality with the ability to handle ambiguity and high‑stakes, time‑sensitive situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on data profiling, establish data flows, and identify patterns or anomalies within general ledgers and financial systems.
• Use analytics tools and platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, Databricks, and others) to handle complex datasets and develop quantifiable findings for investigations and regulatory matters.
• Support forensic accounting teams and outside counsel by preparing work product and technical findings.
• Articulate technical findings clearly for both technical peers and non-technical client audiences.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to help develop new capabilities and support group growth.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data profiling

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

R

Databricks

BigQuery

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on data profiling, establish data flows, and identify patterns or anomalies within general ledgers and financial systems.
• Use analytics tools and platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, Databricks, and others) to handle complex datasets and develop quantifiable findings for investigations and regulatory matters.
• Support forensic accounting teams and outside counsel by preparing work product and technical findings.
• Articulate technical findings clearly for both technical peers and non‑technical client audiences.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to help develop new capabilities and support group growth.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of relevant experience, ideally within a major consulting firm or specialized advisory environment.
• 2‑3+ years of experience using SQL and Python, preferably with additional experience in Tableau, Power BI, R, and/or cloud‑based analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, BigQuery).
• Deep technical proficiency in SQL and Python is required.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related technical field.
• A proactive mentality with the ability to handle ambiguity and high‑stakes, time‑sensitive situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are important.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.