Forensics Managed Services - Senior Analyst - Discovery

EY•Dallas, TX

1d•$90,800 - $170,400

About The Position

eDiscovery Services within Forensics operates as a managed service, combining internal operational delivery with client-facing consulting support. At the Senior level, professionals serve as experienced contributors, executing and coordinating end-to-end Discovery activities—including legal hold, evidence management, data processing, review support and production—across complex investigations, litigation and consulting matters. The Senior Analyst applies sound judgment and technical expertise to ensure work is accurate, defensible and aligned with EY standards. The role helps maintain quality, supports analysts and escalates issues as needed while contributing to services for flagship clients and high-profile matters. The position advises clients on data-driven solutions to forensic issues involving business conduct and ethics. In collaboration with clients and Forensic Data Analytics teams, the Senior Analyst helps design and implement assets to identify risks of non-compliance and deliver data insights. The role also analyzes large volumes of data to identify high-risk relationships and actions related to fraud, bribery and corruption, ethics and other regulatory risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, technology entrepreneurship, computer science, informatics, statistics, applied mathematics, data science or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least two years of Discovery experience.
Strong knowledge of the Discovery lifecycle, its components and tools such as SQL, Relativity, EnCase or other Discovery tools.
Excellent project and time management skills, including ability to prioritize work across multiple engagements.
Proven record of delivering Discovery solutions to large, complex organizations.
Ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
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.

Nice To Haves

An active professional designation, or progress toward one, such as CFE, CFCE, RCA or EnCE.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee Discovery activities in accordance with established methodologies, engagement requirements and EY standards.
Ensure defensible chain of custody and documentation by supervising data preparation for review and validating that final deliverables meet quality, compliance and engagement specifications.
Identify, assess and drive resolution of processing or quality issues by applying standard protocols, reviewing quality control outputs and directing remediation efforts.
Guide and support junior team members, contribute to training, and maintain and enhance internal documentation and playbooks as procedures and data sources evolve.
Supervise junior staff and provide direction and oversight regarding their activities.
Contribute to processes, solutions or projects by completing agreed activities, applying judgment and selecting methodologies to inform recommendations while considering success criteria, barriers, risks and issues.
Meet individual targets and locally established performance objectives related to client service, quality and risk management, solution development and teaming.
Apply analytical judgment, approved methodologies and technology to evaluate complex electronic data, prioritize issues and make decisions that support engagement objectives.
Exercise judgment and discretion when supervising junior staff and escalate risk appropriately.
Take responsibility for high-quality execution and delivery of assigned parts of Discovery engagements and help oversee multiple projects to ensure work meets client needs and EY quality standards.
Use technology to provide deliverables, continue learning and share knowledge with team members.
Develop relationships with professionals in other service lines and seek opportunities to collaborate.
Balance concurrent projects, competing priorities and deadlines, and delegate workload to colleagues or staff as needed.
Develop others through on-the-job coaching and feedback.
Use strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail when managing the quality of services provided by the Discovery operations team.
Advise clients on data-driven solutions to forensic issues involving business conduct and ethics, and collaborate with clients and Forensic Data Analytics teams on assets that identify compliance risks and deliver insights.
Analyze large volumes of data to identify high-risk relationships and actions related to fraud, bribery and corruption, ethics and other regulatory risks.