At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.


The opportunity

• The growing Forensic & Integrity Services department is currently seeking the right candidate for an excellent career opportunity in the Forensics team in Zurich/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, codes and anti-fraud / compliance communication strategies
• Conduct third-party due diligence and integrity checks
• Carry out compliance risk assessments and 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

• Master (University) in economics, business administration, accounting, finance or another relevant field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Italian, German and English are required – Swiss German and any additional language is considered as a plus
• Prior work experience in consulting, audit, controlling, compliance, and/or risk management
• 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 Swiss and international legal frameworks in relation to economic crimes
• The ability to network effectively within large organizations and build relevant internal and external relationships

What we offer
EY Switzerland offers you to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with around 3’000 employees from 64 different countries. You will work with and learn from the best and continuously develop yourself as we invest an important share of our annual turnover in the personal development and trainings of our employees.

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  Further education: At EY, you have the possibility to earn an accredited Masters in Sustainability, an accredited Masters in Business Analytics or an accredited MBA (EY Tech MBA) from the Hult International Business School, free of charge*.
• Hybrid working model: We offer working from home options for our employees.
• Work-life balance: Take 5 weeks of holidays per year as a standard and compensate your overtime at will.
• Flexible travel: Equipped with your half-fare travelcard, enjoy 1st class to your clients’ premises, all expenses paid.
• Social contributions: Opt for one of our generous pension fund plans and do not worry about the accident insurance as we fully cover it for you.
• Parents@EY: Our benefits specially designed for parents at EY will help you focus on Work-Life integration.
• Fair-ON-Pay certified: As everyone deserves a fair pay, our salary grids and guidelines ensure the equal treatment we aim for**.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

• EY Contractors, interns and alumni are excluded

** Any salary ranges published on external platforms are not reflective of EY standards


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