Data Analyst (Forensics)

TL;DR

Data Analyst (Forensics): Conducting complex forensic investigations and fraud detection analysis for global clients with an accent on data science, SQL/Python programming, and anti-fraud strategy development. Focus on managing engagement teams, performing large-scale data analysis, and communicating complex findings to stakeholders in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY

Salary: $90,000 – $150,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a leading global consulting firm specializing in forensic accounting, investigations, and dispute resolution, recognized for its interdisciplinary approach and academic expertise.

What you will do

• Leverage SQL, Python, or R to perform advanced data analysis and machine learning for fraud detection.
• Develop and prioritize anti-fraud strategies, models, and operations for clients in banking, healthcare, and e-commerce.
• Manage engagement teams and coordinate competing priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Communicate complex analytical findings to business, risk, and compliance stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality presentation materials and documentation for client engagements.
• Maintain project economics and provide mentorship to junior staff members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Engineering, Finance, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in regulatory or internal investigations and compliance.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.
• Knowledge of anti-fraud business domains including e-commerce, payments, or banking.
• Ability to manage engagement teams and communicate effectively with client management.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as CFE, CPA, or technical certifications in Azure, Python, or DevOps.
• Experience with big data tools like Hadoop or PySpark.
• Experience with fraud detection platforms like Actimize or FICO Falcon.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a globally recognized top economics consultancy.
• Collaborate with industry specialists, academics, and leading data scientists.
• Engage in a culture centered on agility, connectivity, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly expanding practice.