Forensics Summer Intern

Job Description

University Intern, Risk Advisory, Forensics | Ankura

The Tone:
This is a temporary university internship position within Ankura’s Forensics practice. Ankura is a team of excellence focused on client delivery services within the Risk, Forensics & Compliance Business Group. The role offers students the opportunity to learn what life is like as a consultant, gaining first-hand experience in consulting and advisory services. Interns are expected to function like full-time Associates, becoming intimately familiar with client objectives, challenges, and financial records, while contributing to the firm’s overall success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (Summer Internship)
• Pay: $34 hourly
• Team: Works closely with professionals from Associates through Senior Managing Directors on small, diverse teams.
• Mission: To perform accounting-related analyses and convey results to internal project leads, applying technical skills to various client issues.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications, specifically advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analysis: Apply accounting, financial, and analytical skills to client issues, including detailed analysis of transactional data, tracing flow of funds, and calculating damages.
• Design & Implement: Assist with the design and implementation of analyses, investigations, and project-specific workplans.
• Reporting: Develop and perform analyses to assess complex fact patterns, preparing reports and schedules summarizing findings for review.
• Documentation: Document and maintain detailed workpaper records that reflect assumptions, information sources, and methodologies.
• Client Engagement: Perform day-to-day client engagement activities, interacting with internal team members and other stakeholders, and developing productive relationships.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, with Finance or other related fields considered, and an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028. Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
• Experience: Familiarity with and knowledge of application of SEC rules, regulations, and disclosures; understanding of and experience with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) and/or generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).
• Skills: Excellent communication (verbal and written), computer, and organizational skills; strong quantitative and qualitative analytical, mathematical, and research skills; ability to adapt quickly in handling multiple, evolving tasks and deadlines.
• Bonus: An interest in pursuing a CPA license upon graduation and completion of state requirements.