Assurance - Forensics - Discovery - Senior Associate - London

UK Forensic Discovery Team, Computer Forensics Senior

EY’s Forensic Discovery practice is a 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 a senior within this team that specialises in computer forensics and the left side of the EDRM, you will support the team with evidence collection, preservation, management, and overall data interrogation. The UK Discovery team is multi-skilled, and the entire team shares in the collection capabilities while also supporting on end-to-end engagements. As a result, an ability to jump in and support the team across the EDRM is essential.

Your responsibilities will include :

Data collection and preservation across a range of media such as laptops, tablets, handsets, and servers, and cloud-based services such as Microsoft 0365, slack, iTunes, etc.

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, mathematics, computer science or appropriate work experience in an industry with translatable skills.
• Relevant work experience across the left side of the EDRM including collections and preservation experience.
• Understanding of the ACPO guidelines and their use within Discovery.
• Experience using collections tools such as FTK, Encase, or Cellebrite.
• Strong interest in developing within digital forensics and with forensic investigations while also assisting across the entirety of the EDRM.
• 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).

Other desired attributes (where applicable) :

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 :

About EY :

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