Senior Associate, Forensic Data & Analytics - Risk Advisory

Ankura
Chicago, IL

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Practice Overview: Ankura's Risk Advisory group, specifically the Forensic Data & Analytics (FDA) team, focuses on high-profile investigations, regulatory compliance, and financial crimes. We excel in navigating complex environments through "Collaborative Lateral Thinking," bringing together diverse expertise to look at problems from unconventional angles. Our team is currently expanding into key markets including New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

Role Overview: The Senior Associate is a hands-on technical role designed for a professional who thrives in an agile, expert-led environment. You will be responsible for unearthing insights from massive, diverse datasets that exceed standard Excel capabilities.

Value Proposition: Join a formative, growing practice where you can have a direct impact on high-profile ma tters and great upward mobility . You will have direct exposure to diverse, challenging projects with significant business and legal impact.

I deally this role will be hybrid based out of one of our locations; however, remote locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities :

  • Perform hands-on data profiling, establish data flows, and identify patterns or anomalies within general ledgers and financial systems.

  • Use analytic s tools and plat forms (e.g., SQL , Python , Dat a bricks, and othe rs) to handle complex datasets and develop quantifiable findings for investigations and regulatory matters.

  • Support forensic accounting teams and outsid e counsel by preparing work product and technical findings.

  • Articulate technical findings clearly for both technical peers and non-technical client audiences.

  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to help develop new capabilities and support group growth.

Requirements:

  • 2-3 years of relevant experience, ideally within a major consulting firm or specialized advisory environment.

  • 2-3 + years of experience using SQL and Python, preferably with additional experience in Tableau, Power BI, R, and / or cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, BigQuery , etc.)

  • Deep technical proficiency in SQL and Python is required .

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related technical field.

  • A proactive mentality with the ability to handle ambiguity and high-stakes , and time -sensitive situations.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are important.

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email [email protected] or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.

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??. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.

Posted 2026-02-11

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