Senior Director – Forensic Consulting (Digital Forensics & eDiscovery Focus)

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary forensic investigations involving data analytics, digital evidence review, and structured interviews.
• Oversee engagements across domains such as internal fraud, third-party misconduct, regulatory breaches, and governance lapses.
• Develop and implement robust eDiscovery and digital forensics strategies using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Supervise teams conducting structured email reviews, transaction testing, and process walkthroughs, ensuring defensibility and documentation best practices.
• Work closely with clients and legal teams on internal inquiries, regulatory responses, and code of conduct violations.
• Guide ESG-linked forensic reviews and help embed ethical practices into operational frameworks.
• Drive risk-based reviews including FCPA/ABAC assessments, third-party due diligence, and business partner integrity checks.
• Collaborate with our data science and analytics teams to design dashboards and monitoring tools that detect anomalies and patterns.
• Lead training programs and awareness sessions on investigation methodology, fraud prevention, and compliance monitoring.
• Act as a subject matter expert in cross-functional settings, including interactions with legal, compliance, and audit stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal practice development initiatives, thought leadership, and go-to-market strategies.

Preferred Experience and Profile:

• 12+ years of experience in forensic consulting, risk advisory, or internal audit with a significant focus on technology-led investigations.
• Strong exposure to conducting whistleblower investigations, forensic reviews, and third-party risk assessments in large global organizations.
• Experience handling eDiscovery workflows including data collection, processing, and review using platforms such as Relativity, Nuix, or similar.
• Familiarity with FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and related anti-corruption frameworks.
• Hands-on knowledge of red flags in procurement, travel & expense fraud, inventory manipulation, and financial statement fraud.
• Proven track record of managing client relationships, engagements, and project teams across geographies.
• Exceptional communication and report-writing skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certifications such as CFE, CCEP, or related investigative or compliance credentials are desirable.
• Technical certifications in digital forensics or eDiscovery (e.g., EnCE, CEDS) are a plus but not mandatory.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a pioneering forensic and technology consulting team working on high-impact matters.
• Access to a global knowledge network, advanced forensic labs, and industry-best tools.
• A leadership role in shaping the future of ethical, data-driven investigative services.

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