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Work You'll Do
As a Forensic Investigations Analyst, you will:

• Work on multiple projects, leveraging your business-related knowledge to help clients proactively address threats and prepare for potential regulatory actions.
• Collaborate with teams to provide clients with Deloitte's deep experience and advanced analytics, supporting both proactive and reactive consulting, investigation, and remediation services.
• Help clients predict, detect, and respond to global crises, corporate fraud, corruption, whistleblower allegations, and other complex risks by advising on strategies to mitigate disruption, risk, and expense.
• Support investigations and disputes by reviewing business records, compiling and analyzing facts, and uncovering key insights for matters under investigation or litigation.
• Assist in preparing and executing detailed work plans for diverse engagements, demonstrating strong organizational and project management skills.
• Review documents to identify relevant information and contribute to the formulation and critique of damages theories, claims, or conclusions.
• Help prepare client presentations, reports, and deliverables on projects including accounting and fraud investigations, false claims act cases, and complex business litigation.
• Demonstrate adaptability, attention to detail, and effective communication while working on both proactive and reactive client matters.

Regardless of type of work, your work may require:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective client and team interactions
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to drive innovation and operational improvements
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate across Deloitte teams and client stakeholders
• Quick to learn and apply new concepts, frameworks, and emerging technologies
• Proactive in managing personal and professional growth and expanding consulting skills
• Solid understanding of Windows-based systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

The Team
Our Deloitte team plays a major role in directly embedding technology insights into our clients' organizational goals. At Deloitte, our consultants create sharply-focused solutions within an organization's operating model, accounting for its people, intellectual capital, technology, and processes. Engagement teams at Deloitte drive value for our clients but also understand the importance of developing resources and contributing to the communities in which we work. We make it our business to take issue to impact, both within and beyond a client setting.
Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Spring/Summer 2027 pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following majors or a related/equivalent program:
• Accounting, Finance or related technical business degree. A concentration in management information systems, business analytics or other business technology related areas is a plus
• Other majors will be considered with a concentration in accounting or a related area
• Strong academic track record (3.0 cumulative GPA required, 3.2 cumulative GPA preferred).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment
• Must live within a commutable distance to your assigned office (e.g. 100-mile radius) with the ability to commute daily, if required, upon start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant work experience or work experience in a professional environment (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Meet minimal educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location

This is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates interested in beginning or building a career in this field. We welcome applicants from a range of educational and professional backgrounds who meet the qualifications for the role. For roles that require a year or more of work experience, please review the experienced jobs within our careers site.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate is $85,000.
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Requisition code: 361317
Job ID 361317