Associate, Data

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

This position supports the eDiscovery team within the Data & Technology business - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Ankura is one of the top five fastest growing consulting firms with already 1,700 employees in more than 36 offices worldwide, providing a range of services to both the private and public sectors. Ankura's global EMEA Data & Technology team offers a wide range of services that, with a focus on eDiscovery, help companies process large amounts of data.

The eDiscovery practice is commonly engaged to assist financial investigations, litigations and disputes, turnaround and process improvement engagements, and other critical business issues. The corresponding team specialises in designing and implementing processes that help clients reduce their data and review volumes. Our professionals provide workflow design and strategy for keyword search, workflow assignment setup, content analytics, conceptual search/clustering, and predictive coding, and work with clients to efficiently extract and effectively analyse client data.

Role Overview:
As Associate, you will be working closely with the project team to become familiar with the clients' big-picture objectives and challenges. You will execute critical project deliverables to ensure these objectives are met on time and with the highest quality. You will be responsible for designing and executing efficient and innovative workflow solutions to address our client’s issues.

**Responsibilities**:
- You will support the team in data identification, collection, preparation, and analysis and collaborate with other departments to achieve the best possible outcome- Participate in the preparation of project plans, work papers, project documentation, progress and final reports at the highest level of excellence- Coordinating with client contacts to provide project deliverables, progress, timelines and advise on strategy, workflow and best practices-
- Conducting quality control checks to ensure accuracy of tasks/deliverables related to searches, review workflow, productions, processing and exports- Work with team leads to learn and take ownership of project tasks- Performing the day-to-day client engagement activities, including interaction with client personnel, internal Ankura team members, and other stakeholders involved in the engagement- Identify, research, and organise information to assess the appropriateness and sufficiency of available data to facilitate effective data access and analysis- Contributing to the overall success of the firm by participating in pitches, developing internal training, and marketing the firm externally to prospective clients

**Requirements**:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Preferred degree in engineering, computer science, finance, accounting, economics, information technology, forensics, data analytics, or work experience in a related field- Possess strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills- Familiar with the EDRM and experience in using eDiscovery products / tools: Relativity Server, RelativityOne, Brainspace, Nuix, or comparable- Knowledge about Forensic software beneficial: EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, BlackBag, FTK, Magnet AXIOM, Autopsy- Experience in data acquisition- Knowledge of O365, Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, eVault, or comparable would be beneficial- Knowledge of at least one programming language (R, Python, SQL)- System administration experience in Microsoft, Linux/Unix, or Macintosh- Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.- Strong attention to detail, possessing problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical reasoning skills- Exceptional organisational skills- Team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with mínimal supervision- Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects in sometimes high-pressure situations simultaneously- Experience working in a consultancy environment would be desirable- Willing to travel nationally and internationally- Fluent in English and German

What we offer you:
- Vast opportunities for career development, with formal development process, training programmes and internal e-learning training platform, Ankura Academy.- Work within a team of world recognised leading experts in an established leading global consultancy.- Work in a collaborative environment, in a flat team structure where our professionals have the freedom to innovate which promotes curiosity, learning and communication.

Ankura is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where mutual respect and collaboration is paramount. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any oth