University Associate, Risk Advisory, eDiscovery

Ankura Consulting Group • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The University Associate will support Ankura’s Risk Advisory Business Group as part of its eDiscovery team, Bright Labs. The team combines people, processes, technologies, and advice to reduce eDiscovery costs, improve case strategy, and help clients collect, manage, and analyze structured and unstructured data throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle. It uses data science, predictive analytics, and machine learning to turn large datasets into actionable intelligence.

Associates work collaboratively on fast-paced client engagements, often involving commercial or regulatory disputes and investigations. Ankura provides training, mentorship, and performance feedback to support ongoing professional development. The position requires permanent U.S. work authorization; the role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship or temporary work authorization.

Requirements

• Be graduating between December 2026 and June 2027 with a bachelor’s degree or higher in MIS, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Technology, or another analytical area, with solid academic performance.
• Have a strong interest in using technology to manage data and solve complex data problems.
• Be able to collaborate on projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Have advanced decision-making, problem-solving, and logic-based skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, eagerness for continued development, and motivation to succeed.
• Be able to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Be able to prepare high-quality work under strict deadlines.
• Be able to interact confidently with senior team members and clients.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Have a strong interest in learning, or experience or familiarity with, eDiscovery tools, database programming languages and applications, or forensic software.
• Be willing and flexible to travel as required.
• Have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.; the role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visas, or temporary work authorization such as OPT or CPT.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use technology knowledge to design innovative approaches to data-related challenges.
• Execute projects involving the identification, organization, collection, processing, review, and production of electronic data.
• Create summaries, data visualizations, written analyses, and other presentations of work performed.
• Manage time and tasks to meet client deadlines in time-sensitive industries.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to review work results.
• Generate consistent and thorough documentation to support processes developed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver day-to-day project activities, interacting with team members and client personnel.
• Maintain a professional image within the company and when representing it externally.
• Travel and/or work overtime as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level