Senior Consultant - Forensics and Data Analytics - Forensics and Integrity Services - Amman
Job description
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Senior Forensics Data Analytics Consultant. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in handling and analyzing large datasets, uncovering patterns, and supporting forensic investigations through data-driven insights.
As a Senior Consultant, you will play a key role in managing forensic data analytics projects, leveraging advanced analytical techniques to identify irregularities, detect fraud, and support investigative efforts. You will work with cross-functional teams, providing expertise in data extraction, transformation, and visualization while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of forensic findings. This role requires technical proficiency, problem-solving capabilities, and leadership skills to manage deliverables and guide junior team members effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead forensic data analytics projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables within set timelines.
- Manage and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on technical and analytical methodologies.
- Design, execute, and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets from various sources.
- Develop advanced data models and metrics to uncover fraud risks, anomalies, and suspicious patterns.
- Oversee and conduct complex financial, statistical, and forensic analyses, including due diligence, litigation support, and investigative assignments.
- Leverage forensic data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, Python, R) to support fraud investigations and compliance reviews.
- Ensure data integrity and governance, implementing best practices in data handling, transformation, and reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, compliance, and risk management to drive strategic insights.
- Present findings to senior leadership and clients, translating data-driven insights into actionable recommendations.
- Contribute to the development of forensic methodologies, frameworks, and automation solutions for improved efficiency.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in forensic investigations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Forensics, Statistics, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
- Strong understanding of advanced analytics techniques, including predictive modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis.
- Proven experience with data governance, data management, and data integration practices.
- Ability to manage large datasets and complex data models.
- 4+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, forensic investigations, or a related field.
- Proven experience in leading projects and managing teams in a consulting or corporate setting.
- Strong expertise in SQL, Python, R, and ETL tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau Prep).
- Strong command of DAX and Power Query (M).
- Proficiency in BI & data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and experience with data storytelling.
- Experience in fraud detection, forensic accounting, or financial analysis is a strong advantage.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to present technical findings to a non-technical audience.
- Certifications in fraud, forensics, or analytics (e.g., CFE, CFA, CMA, Tableau Certified Professional, Power BI Data Analyst Associate) are a plus.
- Consulting experience is preferred.