University Associate, Forensic Data & Analytics
About The Position
This role supports the Risk Advisory Group, specifically within the Forensic & Data Analytics (FD&A) practice. FD&A specializes in developing innovative, technology-driven approaches to solve client challenges by transforming large amounts of disparate data into actionable knowledge for critical decision-making. The team provides data analytics and advisory services for various engagements, including regulatory and fraud investigations, litigations and disputes, business process automation and improvement, and business intelligence and automated reporting. As an Associate, you will work in a collaborative team environment across Ankura’s multidisciplinary areas of expertise. Ankura is committed to employee development through training, mentorship, and performance feedback, focusing on hiring Associates who will form the foundation of a growing firm dedicated to its people, culture, and delivering high-quality client service.
Requirements
- 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
- 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).
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
Benefits
- The compensation range is between $50,000 to $120,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
