University Associate, Forensic Data & Analytics

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 a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

This supports the Risk Advisory Group - one of six practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Practice Overview

Forensic & Data Analytics (FD&A) specializes in the development of innovative and technology-driven approaches to solve our clients’ challenges. We have a deep expertise transforming massive amounts of disparate data into knowledge to inform critical decision making. The team provides data analytics and advisory services in a wide variety of engagements, including regulatory and fraud investigations, litigations and disputes, business process automation and improvement, and business intelligence and automated reporting.

Role Overview

An Associate will work in a collaborative team environment that spans across Ankura’s multidisciplinary areas of expertise. Ankura invests in its people through training, mentorship, and performance feedback to provide continuous development opportunities. Ankura is focused on hiring Associates who will serve as the foundation of a growing firm dedicated to its people, culture, and delivering the highest quality service to clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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

REQUIREMENTS

Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Internships and full-time University Associate roles are not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa or any other temporary work authorization (i.e. OPT, CPT).

• Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, MIS, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or other analytical area with a solid academic performance;
• 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;
• Ability to prepare high quality work product under strict deadlines;
• Ability to interact confidently with senior team members;
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), quantitative, and organizational skills;
• Strong work ethic, eagerness for continued development, and motivation to succeed;
• Creative and innovative thought process;
• Strong interest in learning, or experience / familiarity with, the following technologies: Database programming languages (SQL, PL/SQL) and other database applications (MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL, etc.); Programming and scripting languages (Python, C#, VBA, PHP, etc.); ETL software and data visualization tools (SSIS, Pentaho Data Integration, Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire, etc.); eDiscovery tools (Relativity, predictive coding applications, etc.)
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required

Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $50,000 to $120,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Ankura is an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employer.

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Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation.

The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise.

Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Delivers, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value.

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