The opportunity

• The rapidly growing Forensic & Integrity Services department is currently seeking the right candidate for an excellent career opportunity in the Forensics team in Lugano

• Our team is a highly motivated, multidisciplinary group of professionals (including forensic accountants, lawyers, data analysts, forensic technologists, and former law enforcement professionals) that works with organizations to create confidence through preventing or combatting integrity-related issues, including fraud, bribery, and corruption.

• We work with a diverse set of clients in both the public and private sectors. Our team helps organizations and their legal counsel to investigate facts, resolve disputes, and manage various regulatory challenges.

• We build compliance programs centered around integrity and help our clients better manage ethical, reputational, and financial risks.

Your key responsibilities

• Investigate various types of misconduct (e.g. fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering) for clients operating in different sectors. Specific investigative tasks include analyzing financial data, performing background research, conducting interviews, carrying out technology assisted document reviews, and writing fact-based reports

• Design and implement compliance and anti-fraud management systems

• Develop and implement guidelines and codes as well as anti-fraud and compliance communication strategies

• Conduct third-party due diligence and integrity checks

• Carry out compliance risk assessments

• Perform live compliance monitoring

• Work with clients, fraud investigators, internal and external auditors, forensic technology experts, lawyers, and regulatory authorities in sensitive and sometimes adversarial situations

• Prepare client presentations, status updates, and documentation materials

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor/Master (UNI / University of Applied Sciences) in economics, business administration, accounting, finance or another relevant field

• Prior work experience in audit, accounting/controlling, compliance, and/or risk management is considered as a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Italian, English and another national language (German or French) are required – any additional language is considered as a plus

• An assertive and proactive approach to the execution of projects, as well as a dedication to producing high-quality work

• Strong analytical skills, a flair for figures, good IT knowledge, attention to detail, and an interest in understanding the legal framework of economic crimes

• The ability to network effectively within large organizations and build relationships with individuals and clients

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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