University Intern, Risk Advisory, Forensics

Practice Overview

This position supports the Ankura Risk, Forensics & Compliance Business Group – one of five practices focused on client delivery services across the firm.

Role Overview

Ankura’s Forensics practice provides clients with expertise in investigations, accounting advisory, litigation, arbitration, and disputes, including forensic accounting and financial investigations, fraud and independent fact‑finding investigations, Ponzi schemes, whistleblower, embezzlement, and kickback matters, reconstruction of books and records, purchase price disputes, commercial litigation, damages analysis, and expert services.

Responsibilities

• Applying accounting, financial, and analytical skills to various client issues, such as detailed analysis of transactional data, underlying books and records, and financial statements, tracing of flow of funds, calculations of damages in complex disputes, review of revenue recognition procedures, and more.
• Assisting with the design and implementation of analyses, investigations, and project‑specific workplans.
• Developing and performing analyses to assess complex fact patterns and preparing reports and schedules summarizing findings for review by senior colleagues and clients.
• Documenting and maintaining detailed workpaper records that reflect assumptions, information sources, and methodologies and procedures underlying all analytical tasks.
• Ensuring delivery of high‑quality work product and deliverables within established timeframes and budgets.
• Performing day‑to‑day client engagement activities, including interaction with internal Ankura team members and other stakeholders, developing productive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Contributing to the overall success of the firm by participating in pitches, proposals, internal and external networking events, marketing the firm externally to prospective clients, and corporate social responsibility events.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Interest in forensic accounting, investigations, and litigation consulting, and intention to pursue a CPA license after graduation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong team‑oriented personality traits: hard‑working, thoughtful, collaborative, positive outlook, and confidence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, computer, organizational, quantitative, qualitative, analytical, mathematical, and research skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to multiple, evolving tasks, re‑prioritize deadlines, and thrive in a changing environment.
• Highly motivated, eager to learn, willing to travel as needed, and able to motivate others.
• Technical accounting, financial, and economic skills, familiarity with SEC rules, regulations, and disclosures.
• Understanding and experience with U.S. GAAP and/or GAAS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel skills.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States (U.S. citizen or permanent resident); internships are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Pay

Estimated compensation: $34 per hour.