Risk Consulting, Forensic Technology, Assistant

KPMG's forensic team has a stellar reputation for delivering high quality work in a time of crisis. Because of this, we are engaged to advise in complex situations, which will be a fantastic learning opportunity for you. Members of our team come from diverse backgrounds and have different skill sets. Advice and support will be provided to you as you develop your career with us. The Forensic department covers a wide range of services, from dispute advisory, anti-money laundering to fraud investigations. There will always be something exciting for you to work on **This role involves**: Day to day, you will be working in project teams or independently but supervised by experienced colleagues such as Managers and Associate Directors. You will also supervise and advise junior colleagues on their day to day tasks. Your tasks may include computer imaging, log file analysis, investigating computer artefacts, analysis of malware, providing updates on findings to colleagues and clients as well as report writing. As we are required to react to clients' investigation requirements, usually on a tight timeline, you are expected to be flexible in accommodating the need to work out of office hours, if required. We will always be mindful of your personal and family needs and we work as a team, taking care of each other. Through KPMG's "Take Charge" program, we also provide you with the opportunity and flexibility to set your working hours to achieve your personal and career goals. **What you will do?** - Conducting interviews internally and externally - Forensic imaging of storage media from computers, servers, mobile devices as well as data stored on cloud. - Host forensic analysis of file system for Windows and/or Macintosh. - Identify, collect, preserve, process and manage electronic data for electronic discovery (e-discovery) engagements. - Understanding IT environments to identify sources of digital evidence. - Lead team members in the research and development of latest form of digital evidence and forensic tools and procedures. - Report writing, presentation and providing trainings. **Technical skills** - Strong experience in using forensic software to identify, collect, preserve and analyse electronic data from laptops, desktops, servers, cloud, backup tapes and mobile devices. - Proficient working knowledge in evidence handling, chain-of-custody, acquisition techniques, analysis of digital evidence, forensic lab practices and procedures. - Ability to code in any popular language is an advantage. This will help you in automating some of the routine tasks. Knowledge on database management and SQL is preferred. - Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and other Operating Systems (OS). You should be able to understand and translate the artefacts extracted from the OS into investigation outcomes supported by detailed documentation. - Any certifications in the field of cloud technologies, computer forensics and/or e-discovery. **Interpersonal skills** - **Time management. It is not uncommon to work on 2-3 projects at the same time. You should be able to understand priorities, be confident enough to clarify the priorities from senior team members and raise concerns if these are not achievable.**: - **Presentation skills. You should be comfortable presenting your findings to your colleagues and clients in an interactive manner. KPMG will provide learning opportunities to improve on your presentation skills.**: - **Reading and writing proficiently in English. Communication and report writing are key areas in this working environment to allow success and impact in delivering outcomes to our project teams and clients.**: - **Desire to learn and grow. Technology is always evolving, and Digital forensics and incident response procedures adapt to these changes. While you are expected to learn through research and experience, KPMG will provide opportunities to support your desire to learn and grow.**: - **Leading self. The ability to work independently with little supervision is a necessary skill to support your mid and long-term personal and career goals. KPMG will make necessary arrangements to provide you access to coaching and mentoring.