Forensic Consultant for economic crime investigations and compliance

Investigate various types of misconduct (e.g. fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering) for clients operating in different sectors. Follow the money by analyzing financial data, transactional flows and accounting records to build a defensible, evidence‑based narrative. Conduct research and gather intelligence, including third‑party due diligence and OSINT, conduct interviews and write fact-based reports. Test, improve, design and implement compliance and anti-fraud management systems. Turn data into insight through technology‑assisted document reviews, combining human judgement with GenAI to accelerate results without compromising defensibility, where you will be supported by our eDiscovery team. Prepare client presentations, status updates, and documentation materials.

Join our growing Forensic & Integrity Services practice in Zurich and step into an exceptional career opportunity where you will be investigating fraud, bribery, corruption and money-laundering matters. We are a dynamic team of highly motivated specialists – forensic accountants, lawyers, data analysts, tech experts, dedicated to helping organizations build confidence by preventing and responding to integrity-related issues.

• Master (University / ETH) in economics, business administration, accounting, finance, or another relevant field.

• First work experience in a related environment such as consulting, audit, controlling, compliance, and/or risk management is beneficial.

• Fluent in German and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Additional languages are a plus, given our Swiss-based, internationally operating clients.

• Strong analytical skills, a flair for figures and a genuine interest in the legal framework surrounding economic crime, combined with intellectual curiosity and the openness to challenge your own conclusions as new facts emerge.

• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership, attention to detail and a dedication to producing high-quality, defensible work.

• The ability to network effectively within our global EY Forensics community and other service lines and build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.