Associate, Disputes & Investigations - Forensic Technology

Description

About us

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.

With over 10,000 people providing services across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M’s restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what is really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth

Disputes & Investigations 

A&M’s global Disputes & Investigations (DI) practice is a leading provider of forensic accounting, forensic technology, economic expert witness, dispute resolution and investigation services. The firm has an established reputation for high quality and conflict-free work. Our approach is characterised by a high level of objectivity, diligence and intensive analysis.

The DI team comprises of 400 professionals globally and our European practice has successful teams in London, Munich, Frankfurt, Athens, Madrid, Paris and Swiss.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high growth new business area within the established A&M business.   

Our Forensic Technology services include:

• Digital Forensics Investigations;
• Electronic Disclosure Management;
• Data Mining and Database Analytics; and
• Information Governance.

Requirements, skills and experience

Successful appointees in the Forensic Technology team are action-oriented self-starters with entrepreneurial flair. They are comfortable working independently as well as in high performing teams. Strong problem-solving skills and analytical rigor is key to their success. In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 – 3 years’ experience in Forensic Technology at a leading practice specifically working in eDiscovery and Computer Forensics
• Proficiency using an eDiscovery tool such as Relativity and a full understanding of the necessary workflow required from data collection to review, including evidence handling
• Sound technical understanding of EnCase
• Fluent in Spanish and English is required (additional European language skills highly desirable)
• Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging, and unpredictable environment
• Fast learner, eager to learn new technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Objective, fact-based approach to problem solving
• Demonstrable ability to balance a high-level view with detail
• Capability of lateral-thinking and able to approach investigations and the resolution of problems
• A natural ability to prioritise – especially in highly pressurised situations

Academics and qualifications

• Ideally, Computer or Telecommunications Engineering, though other engineering training may also be suitable
• Certifications including RCA (Relativity Certified Administrator) or the Relativity Certified User, Nuix eDiscovery Specialist, EnCE, and ACE are advantageous, however they are not essential

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.

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