Senior Manager, Forensic Data Analytics

About EY Forensics

EY Forensics helps clients address fraud, government probes, regulatory checks, litigation, and transactional disputes by deploying a team of forensic experts including accountants, technologists, certified fraud examiners, and specialists in anti-corruption and anti-money laundering. Our forensic technology capabilities—spanning advanced analytics, eDiscovery, data privacy, and cybersecurity—enable corporations to uncover, investigate, and respond to complex threats, enforce compliance, and make informed decisions.

By collaborating with legal, audit, and compliance teams, we provide evidence-based, practical solutions that tackle urgent challenges, enhance controls, and mitigate risk. Our extensive global and cross-sector experience enables clients to evaluate fraud exposure and adopt proactive approaches to integrity, transparency, and business resilience.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager role based in Doha, Qatar, supports projects and clients across the MENA region within a growing forensic market. This position requires some regional travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations into corruption, fraud, and multi-jurisdictional cases, using analytics to streamline evidence discovery and quantify financial losses.
• Examine company financial statements and transactional datasets to detect high-risk indicators, fraud, misstatements, or anomalies.
• Provide advisory services on data-driven fraud monitoring and anti-bribery frameworks, identifying efficiency improvements and cost-saving measures.
• Assess and enhance internal controls, data quality, and governance to strengthen fraud prevention and compliance.
• Prepare rigorous forensic reports with thorough evidence validation suitable for litigation and regulatory scrutiny.
• Maintain working knowledge of cyber incident response processes, supporting clients by analyzing logs, transactions, and endpoint data for cyber-enabled fraud events in collaboration with cyber/DFIR experts.
• Drive business development by meeting sales goals, building a forensic data analytics pipeline, and contributing to proposals and thought leadership.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A strong academic background including a university degree.
• Relevant professional certifications or qualifications.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel nationally and internationally at short notice for extended periods.
• Ability to manage multiple complex, high-stakes assignments and handle sensitive, adversarial scenarios effectively.
• A forensic investigative mindset marked by critical thinking and exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Advanced skills in SQL, Python, and/or R for handling large-scale data analysis and investigations.
• Experience with analytics and visualization platforms such as Alteryx, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Familiarity with ERP data architectures, including SAP and Oracle, and financial transaction data.
• Exposure to machine learning techniques, text analytics, and network/link analysis methods for fraud detection.
• Working understanding of cyber incident response, log analysis, and digital forensic investigation and response (DFIR) fundamentals.
• Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams, mentoring juniors, and driving client engagements.
• Strong client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in business development, proposal preparation, and achieving sales targets.
• Capability to distill complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for regulatory, board-level, and legal audiences.

Desired Personal Attributes

Entrepreneurial spirit with confidence to promote forensic services within and beyond the organization. Business acumen combined with innovative thinking and self-driven motivation to shape a unique career journey at EY.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with individual performance and contributions.
• Ongoing professional development fostering adaptability and growth.
• Empowerment to define personal success with flexible tools and support.
• Leadership training and mentorship to build transformational leadership skills.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture valuing authenticity and encouraging open dialogue.