Consultant in Forensic Technology Solutions

Job description

PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Dispute Analysis & Investigations group (DA&I) in Belgium consists of around 15 people, based in our Brussels office. Our services are wide ranging and include a.o. dispute resolution, fraud and other financial investigations, anti-money laundering, licensing management services and insurance claim reviews. Our group includes auditors and accountants, former regulators and lawyers and IT specialists, and we are part of a global network of over 1,500 forensic services professionals within the global PricewaterhouseCoopers organisation.

The Forensic Technology Solutions (FTS) group is part of this department and specialises in the forensic capture and analysis of electronic data. The FTS team gathers, interprets and analyzes massive volumes of data, and applies financial, statistical, accounting and computer forensics skills to provide cost-effective, proactive strategies and solutions to complex business disputes. We capture data using evidentially sound processes, which means that the data can be relied upon in court if necessary. The team provides quantitative analytic solutions in instances where facts are an issue and the answers are buried in voluminous, complex collections of transactional data, e-mail or other electronic data. FTS develops information management systems that enable our clients and their counsel to manage data and electronic evidence and make informed, strategic decisions.

In order to achieve our growth plans, we are looking to recruit an experienced Forensic Technology staff member. This role will provide the opportunity to build specialist forensic technology skills and achieve personal growth within Belgium’s largest professional services organisation.

Working within FTS, your responsibilities will be to

  • work as part of a team delivering the following client services:
    o data imaging and recovery
    o using advanced IT Technical Solutions to uncover evidence
    o defining, developing and documenting business and system requirements
    o assessing and documenting data and transactional flows
    o writing SQL queries and procedures to aid data interrogation & investigations
    o in-depth quantitative analysis and summarisation of complex transactional data
  • contribute to a strong client relationship through interaction with client personnel
  • gain a high-level understanding of engagements and their goals and impacts on the client's business 
  • contribute to engagement planning and ensure that deliverables meet work-plan objectives and quality standards
  • report to Managers, giving clear and concise details of progress and findings

Joining our team provides the opportunity to work on exciting projects in a variety of industries and, due to the nature of our clients’ businesses, extensive travel opportunities often arise both within Europe and elsewhere around the globe. Incoming professionals should expect at least 25% travel.

 

Your profile


Technical requirements:

  • An educational background in Computer Science or another technical degree, e.g. Commercial Engineer, is required
  • Finance, accounting and/or economics coursework is not required but is an asset and preferred
  • Experience with any of the following software tools is a plus: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic for Applications, Microsoft Access, T-SQL or PL/SQL, C# or the .NET Framework

Full training will be given in the forensic and data interrogation tools used by FTS, and staff are encouraged to develop their skills through training courses and practical assignments. This is a fast developing area within Forensic Services, and the intention is to provide staff with a structured career path and long-term future with the department.

A successful candidate will:

  • be a good problem solver with an analytical mindset
  • be hard working and prepared to go the extra mile to produce quality work
  • be prepared to travel and work out of hours when a project demands it
  • be disciplined, conscientious and able to prioritise tasks
  • have a proactive personality
  • be enthusiastic, dynamic and personable
  • demonstrate a commitment to their professional development and learning
  • be able to work independently with little supervision, but integrate well into teams
  • be able to communicate concisely and clearly to present results and findings
  • be fluent in English, with any other language being a plus

Our selection process is heavily focused towards the well-rounded professional who can demonstrate strong leadership and technical skills in addition to being able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

You will be integrated into a team of forensic investigators who perform investigative and advisory work within the scope of fraud related issues. You will get the opportunity to take an active part in forensic investigation assignments at an international level. As part of a team of forensic technology experts, you will be involved in retrieving and analyzing electronic data and related activities that could benefit the whole team.

 

Offices

We have this opportunity in our Brussels office.

 

Our offer

In addition to a competitive salary, supplemented with attractive fringe benefits, we offer you a multidisciplinary environment with challenging career perspectives, continuous education and on-the-job training.

 

Interested?

Please send your CV and motivation letter to:

careers@pwc.be or

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Human Resources - Katia Van Iseghem
Woluwedal 18
1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe