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Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”) is a global consulting firm with more than $2+ billion in revenues, c.5,500 + staff and 65 offices around the globe and a broad range of professional services including Restructuring, Transaction Advisory, Performance Improvement, Corporate Transformation, Financial Institutions Advisory, Tax, Valuations, and Disputes and Investigation Services.
Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. When action matters, find us at alvarezandmarsal.com.
About the role
The Disputes & Investigations Practice at Alvarez & Marsal comprises of Forensic Accounting and Investigations, Dispute Advisory, and Forensic Technology Services.
Due to continued business growth and investment in building our team, graduate opportunities are available for those interested in joining our Computer Forensic and Electronic Disclosure teams, which sit within the wider Forensic Technology Services team. We are currently recruiting for our 2022 graduate programme.
We will support you through your training and provide both the professional and personal development opportunities you need to grow. You will work closely with a team of talented individuals, benefiting from personal coaching and mentoring from our senior leaders.
Forensic Technology Services
A&M's Forensic Technology team comprises of senior forensic and information security technologists, who bring deep expertise in Computer Science and Information Systems, and offer a hands-on approach to collecting, preserving and analysing electronic information.
Forensic Technology Services Include
- Computer Forensic Investigations;
- Electronic Disclosure Management;
- Data Privacy Services
- Cyber Security
In today's digital age, an increasing number of files and communications are stored on computer hard drives or sent through e-mail, thus giving forensic technologists the responsibility of gathering, preserving and presenting evidence for trial in an extremely cost effective and efficient way. In litigation (and other related) cases, the processes used to gather, preserve, analyse and present electronic evidence can make or break your case.
Critical capabilities
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, it would be useful, but not essential, if the candidate had experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Awareness of eDiscovery tools or forensic tools
- Programming or data analytics experience, i.e. SQL, VBA, R, Python, Tableau
- An interest in computer networks, IT infrastructure, computer hardware
Personal style
- Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging, and unpredictable environment.
- Willingness to travel, often at short notice.
- Fast learner, eager to learn new technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Objective, fact-based approach to problem solving.
- Hands-on and non-hierarchical operator - relates well at all levels and cultures.
- Driven by values and integrity, straight talker, builds confidence and leads by example.
- Demonstrable ability to balance a high-level view with detail.
- A natural ability to prioritise – especially in highly pressurised situations.
- Autonomous – Alvarez & Marsal has a flat structure with a self-sufficient culture.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
Academics and qualifications
Recently completed, or due to complete in 2022, a technical degree (for example, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or similar) and has an interest in technology;
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.
Voluntary inclusion
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.
