Director FTS (Data Analytics)

Description

Director, Data Analytics

Alvarez & Marsal is a premier independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. Our talent drives our success, resulting in A&M’s Forensic Technology Services being a recognized leading provider of eDiscovery and investigation support services. A&M’s team is comprised of experienced computer forensics, eDiscovery, data science, and cybersecurity and privacy professionals who come from the world’s largest law firms, professional services firms, leading eDiscovery support providers, Fortune 500 corporations, and law enforcement/government agencies. Our team’s expertise spans electronic discovery and disclosure management, digital forensics, forensic data analytics, cyber risk and incident response and privacy and data compliance.  By combining operational expertise with legally defensible procedures and industry-leading technology, A&M’s professionals deliver reliable, innovative solutions to meet each of our client’s unique needs and challenges. As a firm we are experiencing unprecedented growth and demand for our services and as a result we are expanding our Data Analytics team.

What will you be doing?

Lead a team of data analysts to perform complex data analytics across a broad range of topics and practice areas and to provide our clients and  internal partners with advanced analytical and technical capabilities.

You will have the opportunity to lead a team of analysts to help internal teams and external clients in confronting and resolving legal matters by providing data analytics on a variety of projects involving economic disputes, financial crime investigations, legal, regulatory and compliance situations, anti-money laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Economics Sanctions Compliance and associated regulatory compliance centered engagements. You will -mentor and lead internal teams and external clients through various complex analysis and findings across a wide range of interesting projects such as fraud, compliance, economic damages, and insurance, while protecting their interests and providing long-term value. By establishing consultative relationships with stakeholders, you will guide them toward best practices within the Disputes and Investigations services. data analysis.

Our Data Analytics Director position offers an opportunity to be part of a team that supports a variety of industry sectors, dispute types, and geographic jurisdictions.  The problems we solve for our clients are complex and require innovative solutions that call on a comprehensive range of modern data science skills, including descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.  

• Work with large datasets, assisting our advisory teams in gaining insights through a variety of data-driven solutions such as statistical analysis, financial modeling, time series analysis, KPI and management reporting, utilizing tools such as SAS, R, Python, or SQL to interrogate and understand data.
• Presenting and communicating analysis methodology and findings with external clients and/or stakeholders.
• Oversee the report generation and client deliverables describing the analysis, assumptions, methodology, and key findings.
• Responsible for end- to – end project management and execution of projects (e.g., planning, resourcing, organizing, and reviewing)
• Contribute to increased efficiency in processing large amounts of data and will support a data-driven approach to assisting our clients in problem solving.
• Apply predictive analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning/deep learning techniques such as GLM, Regression, ARIMA, clustering, decision trees, Markov chain, Optimization/Operational Research, autonomous agents, Network Analysis, and others where applicable.
• Present findings to internal teams and external clients in interactive dashboards and other visual presentation tools using data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI..

Who will you be working with? 

At A&M, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly supportive and diverse team of professionals who enjoy sharing their extensive knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Forensic Technology team consists of senior forensic technologists, data analytics, cybersecurity and privacy experts, lawyers, and investigators from various backgrounds who bring and share their extensive expertise in conducting investigations, delivering expert witness reports, and providing forensic technology services. We have an inclusive development environment that encourages everyone to learn and grow. Our culture is defined by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with mutual respect and high work standards as the foundation. We strive to eliminate bureaucracy in favor of recognizing effort and results through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure.

How will you grow and be supported? 

As a Data Analytics Director, you will be able to advance your career by gaining valuable experience and learning across various industries, sectors, and companies on a variety of interesting and critical projects ranging from employee investigations to large corporate litigations. You will have the opportunity to apply your analytical skills in complex, ambiguous situations while working directly with internal and external clients, utilizing your technical background, organizational skills, and relationship skills. You will be working in close collaboration with experienced professionals who will provide you with developmental feedback and opportunities for growth. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, gain exposure to a wide range of disputes and investigations, work with a diverse range of clients and industries, and eventually grow and specialize in the areas that interest you.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. A&M recognizes that our people drive our growth, and you will be provided with the best available training and development resources through formalized and on the job training, as well as networking opportunities Learn more about why A&M is a wonderful place to work.  

Core Qualifications: 

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the field of data science/data analytic
• Experience working with transactional data, preferably in banking and financial services.
• An excellent academic record and a BA or BS degree from an accredited university
• Experience querying and analyzing data using common database systems and programming languages, including SQL, Python, R, and SAS
• Experience with machine learning programming languages, including R, Python
• Experience manipulating data, cleaning data, structuring data and data analysis
• Experience with visual analytics tools such as Tableau and Microsoft Power BI
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills when working with both clients and internal technical teams
• Experience interacting with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including C-Suite level client executives
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and uncertain environment
• Experience in anti-money laundering or cryptocurrency is beneficial but not required
• Flexibility to travel approximately 20-40% of the time
  
  The annual base salary range for Director is $130,000-$175,000 commensurate with experience. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s policy to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Voluntary Inclusion

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristics in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.