Assurance - Forensics - Discovery - Senior Manager - London

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UK Forensic Discovery Team, Senior Manager - Collections, Evidence Management & Forensic Investigation

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 a Senior Manager within this team, you will manage and build out EY's capacity for delivering on the left side of the EDRM. This includes everything from data intake through to forensic investigation techniques and best practice. As you will be responsible for the success of an overall engagement then it is essential that you have experience on the full project lifecycle through to production. Additionally, it's a role with far-reaching implications, so you'll be working with stakeholders across industries and with some of the most innovative tools available.

Skills and attributes for success

• Managing the key components of a portfolio of Discovery Services projects, including strategy, planning and execution
• An extensive understanding of discovery, collections, and forensic investigations that permits a consultative approach with our clients.
• Developing long-term relationships across a network of existing and potential clients to maximize business development opportunities.
• Constantly developing your understanding of our clients' industries, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
• Using technology to distribute your knowledge of leading-practice and enhanced service delivery.
• Developing your team through constant coaching and feedback, providing challenging goals and guaranteeing your people have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to grow.

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.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience with a depth of experience across the left side of the EDRM including but not limited to cloud and device collection, evidence management, lab management, forensic best practices, and forensic investigation.
• Professional designations such as RCA, GCFA or EnCE
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, and the confidence to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences.
• A proven record of delivering eDiscovery solutions to large, complex organizations
• A quantifiable history of business development success

Desired attributes:

• In depth knowledge of Relativity, Encase, Cellebrite, Nuix, Reveal, Axiom, etc.

What working at EY offers:
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive My Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with My Rewards 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 some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to manage your role in a way that's right for you

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.

Make your mark.

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.