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SalaryUK Forensic Discovery Team, Discovery Associate
EY’s Forensic Discovery practice is a global, data-focused team within the Forensic & Integrity Services (FIS) department. Using state-of-the-art tools and techniques, our team support clients in dealing with the complex issues of fraud, regulatory compliance, government legal work and business disputes.
Our team practice the full lifecycle of data analysis, from the early stages of identification and collection, through to management, analysis, reporting and production. Our engagements typically require working with large, and often disparate, volumes of electronically stored structured and unstructured information, and the application of advanced analytics techniques. We work with clients across a wide variety of industry sectors (including life sciences, oil and gas, Government and public sector, and technology), supporting investigations, disputes, tax, GCO, proactive risk detection, etc.
The Opportunity
The Discovery team specialise in identifying, collecting, and producing large volumes of electronically stored information (ESI) in the form of emails, documents, databases, audio/video files, social media, web sites and more, on behalf of our clients. This is secured and analysed to separate the relevant data for use in a range of different projects.
As an associate within this team, you will effectively support our clients by applying your knowledge and by leveraging our talented, multi-skillset team. Our approach is to combine cutting-edge forensic infrastructure and industry standard toolsets with innovative internally developed software and analytics packages.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting engagement teams on end-to-end eDiscovery projects.
- Supporting all aspects of the engagement lifecycle, from initial scoping, day-to-day client support, and to project close.
- Interacting with clients directly to provide any required support and guidance in relation to the engagement and deployment of appropriate technical solutions and tools.
- Working closely with team members to ensure critical deadlines are met and engagement quality is at the requisite high standard.
- Using problem solving approaches to overcome unexpected issues, both technical and operational.
Requirements:
- Strong academic qualifications with a degree in the field of computer forensics, business or law, or appropriate work experience in an industry with translatable skills.
- Strong independent analytical, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
- High risk awareness and ability to identify and reduce risk in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to produce high-quality deliverables.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (any additional language is considered as a plus).
- Adaptable and able to build strong relationships.
Other desired attributes (where applicable):
- Experience using Relativity or another document review platform (Clearwell, NUIX, Reveal, etc.)
- Scripting language experience, particularly SQL and Python.
- Exposure to Object Oriented programming, particularly C#, C++ or Java.
- Discovery specific job experience.
- Experience with Forensic collections.
What working at EY offers:
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
- Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
- The freedom and flexibility to manage your role.
About EY:
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we are dedicated to making EY the best employer.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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Who we are:
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
