Job Description
Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) is a market leader in regulatory compliance, financial investigations, and data analytics. We specialize in supporting clients facing cross-border litigation, multi-jurisdictional investigations – internal and external – and compliance program design and testing. We are expert providers of litigation support, forensic accounting, international eDiscovery, and data forensics.
Through our operations in the United Kingdom, United States, European Union and a network of strategic partners, FRA is prepared to service and support client projects in nearly every major jurisdiction across the globe. In addition to our domestic, UK, EU and US-based client work, our projects have taken us to Canada, Israel, Germany, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, the PRC, Nigeria, Iraq, the UAE, Jordan, Brazil, Australia, and more.
Job Description Our Forensic Accounting professionals review accounting and business records and provide detailed analysis to help uncover essential facts and insights. We bring to bear the range of our forensic investigation skill set to help our clients understand and analyze events or issues and prepare to deal with them. We have developed methodologies and strategies that help clients handle difficult circumstances.
As a Summer Junior Analyst (JA), you would join the Forensic Accounting team for a 10-week summer internship, where you’ll gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful work across our global teams. As a JA, you’ll assist with forensic accounting projects, conduct research, support business development efforts, and take on a variety of tasks that span multiple regions and disciplines.
You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate on a global scale, gaining exposure to diverse challenges and solutions. Throughout the internship, you’ll be supported by a dedicated buddy and mentor who will provide guidance, feedback, and insights to help you succeed and grow. This is a unique chance to develop your skills, expand your network, and experience the dynamic world of forensic accounting and beyond.
The Summer Junior Analyst will assist team members and partners to perform the following duties:
- Perform risk analysis on countries, industry sectors and companies
- Assist with collecting and interpreting client data and information
- Review commercial contracts and transactions in the context of anti-corruption or other investigations, compliance audits or acquisition due diligence
- Review and analyze accounting records, project files, contracts, correspondence or related documents
- Investigate transactions, including journal entry and supporting document review, data mining, cash flow and potential “red flags” analysis
- Analyze results and summarize findings, including the preparation of tables, exhibits and charts
- Contribute to research on trending topics, such as:
- Counter-terrorism financing laws
- Anti-money laundering standards
- Anti-corruption laws (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act, etc.)
- Regulatory enforcement targets
- Cryptocurrency regulations
- Participate in marketing and business development efforts, including research on relevant companies, trends, sectors and countries, as well as assist with organizing seminars and other firm events
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. We are looking for an individual that is willing to take initiative, be creative and commit to any task at hand
Qualifications
- Strong academic record
- Third- or fourth- year undergraduate student preferably studying or have a demonstrated interest in business, accounting, finance, or compliance. Qualified candidates with other backgrounds will be considered
- Mandatory fluency in spoken and written English. Additional language skills are favorable (e.g., French, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, etc.)
- Strong logic and problem-solving capabilities
- Methodical, detail-oriented, innovative, and highly analytical
- Professional demeanor and strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Able to adapt quickly to new situations, prioritize workload, work independently and as part of a team, and travel when necessary
- Complete proficiency in Excel and Word is mandatory, additional proficiency in PowerPoint is preferred
Preferred qualifications include:
- Ability to design or develop spreadsheet analyses, databases, presentations and custom reports
- Knowledge of financial analysis techniques and methodologies
- Legal background or familiarity with requirements of DOJ, SEC or other regulators
FRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We will not unlawfully discriminate against any protected characteristics, or any other category protected under applicable legislation, federal law, state law or local law. In addition, if you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, this is available upon request.
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