Forensic Consultant for economic crime investigations (Graduate)

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The opportunity

• Our growingForensic & Integrity Servicesdepartment is currently seeking the right candidate for an excellent career opportunity in the Forensics team in Zurich
• We are a dynamic team of highly motivated specialists - forensic accountants, lawyers, data analysts, tech experts, and former law enforcement - dedicated to helping organizations build confidence by preventing and responding to integrity-related issues like fraud, bribery, and corruption.
• We work with a wide range of public and private sector clients assisting organizations and their legal teams in investigating facts, resolving disputes, and navigating through regulatory challenges.
• Our team creates integrity-focused compliance programs that empower clients to effectively manage ethical, reputational, and financial risks.

Your key responsibilities

• Investigate various types of misconduct (e.g. fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering) for clients operating in different sectors.
• Specific investigative tasks include analyzing financial data, performing background research, conducting interviews, carrying out technology assisted document reviews, and writing fact-based reports
• Conduct third-party due diligence and OSINT research
• Test, improve, design and implement compliance and anti-fraud management systems
• Work with clients, fraud investigators, internal and external auditors, forensic technology experts, lawyers, and regulatory authorities in sensitive and sometimes adversarial situations
• Prepare client presentations, status updates, and documentation materials

Skills and attributes for success

• Master (University / ETH) in economics, business administration, accounting, finance, or another relevant field
• Prior work experience in a related environment such as consulting, audit, controlling, compliance, and/or risk management is beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English are required – Swiss German and any additional language is considered as a plus
• Investigative mindset, persistence, agility and a proactive approach to the execution of projects, as well as a dedication to producing high-quality work
• Strong analytical skills, a flair for figures, good IT knowledge, attention to detail, and an interest in understanding the legal framework of economic crimes
• The ability to network effectively within large organizations and build relationships with individuals and clients

What we offer
EY Switzerland offers you to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with around 3’000 employees from 64 different countries. You will work with and learn from the best and continuously develop yourself as we invest an important share of our annual turnover in the personal development and trainings of our employees.

• Further education:At EY, you have the possibility to earn an accredited Masters in Sustainability, an accredited Masters in Business Analytics or an accredited MBA (EY Tech MBA) from the Hult International Business School, free of charge*.
• Hybrid working model:We offer working from home options for our employees.
• Work-life balance:Take 5 weeks of holidays per year as a standard and compensate your overtime at will.
• Flexible travel:Equipped with your half-fare travelcard, enjoy 1st class to your clients’ premises, all expenses paid.
• Social contributions:Opt for one of our generous pension fund plans and do not worry about the accident insurance as we fully cover it for you.
• Parents@EY:Our benefits specially designed for parents at EY will help you focus on Work-Life integration.
• Fair-ON-Pay certified:As everyone deserves a fair pay, our salary grids and guidelines ensure the equal treatment we aim for**.

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