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Grant Thornton UK LLP is a member of an international network of autonomous audit, tax, and consulting firms, consisting of roughly 58,000 professionals in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusivity, and integrity. Around the world, we provide our clients with a unique experience. A superior experience. One that supplies the expertise they need in an extraordinary way. Personal, proactive and flexible. This is Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUNDS WON'T BREAK THEMSELVES.

Every day, our teams assist people in businesses and communities in doing what is right and achieving their objectives.

Grant Thornton's Forensic and Investigation Services (FIS) offers a range of services to large corporations, law firms, regulators, law enforcement agencies, and governments. Our work primarily falls into the categories of investigations, disputes, digital forensics, corporate intelligence, financial crime, competition services, and monitoring.

Forensic Data Analytics (FDA), a service line within FIS, closely collaborates with the broader team and leverages innovative technology and strategies to deliver bespoke solutions to our clients. We collect and utilize structured data to prevent, detect, monitor or investigate misconduct, fraud, and non-compliance. Reviewing large volumes of data to identify significant facts is our specialty.

We're open to discussing flexible working arrangements and considering reduced hours and job shares; we'll support you in achieving a work-life balance.

Role Overview:

You will work closely with your teammates to develop the FDA service internally and externally, building systems and dashboards to reinforce existing services and FDA-led propositions. Our engagements typically involve processing large datasets from diverse sources to aid the various service lines within FIS such as investigations, disputes, financial crime, and proactive risk detection.

We are seeking a candidate with data science background and a genuine interest in forensics. While reviewing data, you will aim to find answers to our clients' questions and bring creativity to the analysis and interpretation of data. You will possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, be focused on self-growth and support your colleagues.

As a Forensic Data Analytics/Science Assistant within our team, you will:

• Combine different tools and technologies to develop comprehensive analytical solutions that address our clients’ business challenges through asset development.
• Develop and apply forensic technical skills to effectively manage assigned tasks that meet and exceed the client's expectations.
• Participate in client meetings connected with the task, including scoping of projects and gathering of requirements.
• Ensure the end-to-end delivery of projects across the full lifecycle: Data extraction; transformation; loading (); analysis; visualization and client delivery.
• Handle the data upload into SQL (ETL) from diverse sources.
• Optimize existing processes using SQL (or a combination of other languages) to improve accuracy, runtime, efficiency.
• Design and develop dashboards with interactive visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI to present the benefits of the analysis to clients.

How You'll Know You're A Good Fit:

Joining us as a Forensic Data Analytics/Science Assistant, the minimum qualifications you'll need include robust academic grades with a stellar degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) and work experience in data analytics in a consulting environment such as a Big 4 firm, boutique, or risk management entity working under time pressure and deadlines. It would be a plus if you possess some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't meet every requirement, we'll help you grow along the way.

• Intermediate experience in SQL. Developing, optimizing, and testing complex scripts to gain insights from client data;
• Experience in at least one visualization tool: Tableau or Power BI;
• Prior programming experience in a non-SQL language such as Python, JavaScript, C#, Java, and any other programs which can automate the manipulation of multiple files
• General computer skills such as knowledge of character encoding will avoid future pitfalls when working with data in non-Latin characters
• Prior experience in forensic disciplines
• Statistics, machine learning, and automation experience
• Accounting knowledge such as an understanding of double entry accounting

Why We Might Be A Good Fit For You:

By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive culture, Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our employees. We never opt for the easy way, but rather, seek out how to do what's right for everyone. Building a welcoming culture, where we acknowledge differences, value our colleagues, and support them to perform at their best, is our goal.

Our open and accessible culture provides opportunities for you to interact with team leaders who take an interest in you as an individual and value whatever unique qualities you bring. We appreciate and encourage you to be your true self at work and pursue your passions both within and outside the workplace.

More Than Just Work:

Life extends beyond work. The activities you engage in and the people you interact with outside of work are important, which is why we are open to considering flexible work options for all of our positions. We will always aim to make sure your life and work are well-balanced.

We're in search of individuals who are willing to contribute, ignite fresh ideas, and aim to exceed expectations. Individuals who want to be proud of doing what's right, for the company, our clients, our team, and themselves.That's how it should be.

About Us

Grant Thornton is among the globe's top independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms. We're constituted by independent thinkers that provide premium business and financial advise to a diverse clientele in countries across the globe.

Our commitment to fostering an inclusive working environment is unshakable. Here, people can thrive, differences are recognized and respected, and everyone is valued.

We believe it's essential for us to understand how we can support you in your role, including discussing reasonable and flexible working adjustments. This flexibility will empower you to bring your full self to work and be at your very best.

At Grant Thornton, we take great pride in the professional standards we expect from our team. We set these standards beginning with our recruitment process, where we include rigorous background checks on those who accept a job offer from us. If an offer is extended to you, you will be contacted directly to grant your permission for these checks. Your start date will be dependent upon the successful completion of these checks. Questions about this process can be directed to your recruiter.

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