Senior Manager, Forensic Data Analytics - Doha

About the role

This position is for a Senior Manager in Forensic Data Analytics based in Doha, supporting projects and clients across the MENA region. The role sits within EY Forensics, where teams help organizations respond to fraud, government investigations, regulatory inquiries, major disputes, and financial crime risks using forensic accounting, technology, and analytics.

The work combines advanced forensic technology, eDiscovery, data privacy, cyber capabilities, and investigative methods to help clients handle complex issues, improve compliance, and make better decisions. Some regional travel will be required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead investigations involving corruption, fraud, and other forensic matters, including cases that span multiple jurisdictions, and use analytics to speed up evidence discovery and measure losses.
• Review financial statements, account records, and large transaction datasets to spot warning signs, irregular activity, misstatement, fraud, and other risks.
• Advise clients on data-led monitoring approaches for fraud prevention, anti-bribery controls, process improvement, and cost optimization.
• Assess internal controls, data quality, and governance processes, then recommend practical improvements to reduce fraud and compliance exposure.
• Produce strong forensic reports supported by clear evidence handling, chain-of-custody discipline, and analytics records suitable for court or regulatory use.
• Use working knowledge of cyber incident response to support cases involving cyber-enabled fraud, including analysis of logs, transactions, and endpoint data.
• Work with cyber and DFIR specialists to convert technical findings into business and regulatory impact statements.
• Drive business development by meeting sales goals, building a pipeline for forensic data analytics opportunities, and contributing to proposals and thought leadership.
• Help expand the business in the MENA region by identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and converting opportunities into revenue.
• Develop long-term relationships with major corporate clients and support the creation of a high-performing team capable of delivering board-level advice and large transformation projects.

Requirements

• A strong academic background, including a degree.
• Relevant professional qualification and/or certification(s).
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally for extended periods, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to manage multiple demanding assignments at the same time, including sensitive and adversarial situations.
• A forensic mindset with strong critical thinking and excellent attention to detail.
• Arabic speaking, reading, and writing ability is preferred.
• Strong SQL, Python, and/or R skills for large-scale data analysis and investigations.
• Practical experience with analytics and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Understanding of ERP data structures, including SAP and Oracle, as well as financial and transaction datasets.
• Exposure to machine learning, text analytics, and network/link analysis for fraud detection.
• Working knowledge of cyber incident response, log analysis, and DFIR fundamentals.
• Experience leading engagements, managing multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Strong stakeholder management, client relationship building, and executive communication skills.
• Proven business development capability, including proposal writing and delivery against sales targets.
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences such as regulators, boards, and legal counsel.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, commercially aware, and comfortable promoting services both internally and externally. EY is looking for someone who is motivated to grow a business within a larger organization and who values innovation, leadership, and personal growth.

What’s offered

• A compensation package linked to performance and the value delivered to the business.
• Ongoing learning and development to build future-ready skills.
• Flexibility and support to help you make an impact in your own way.
• Leadership coaching and guidance to help you grow into a stronger leader.
• An inclusive environment where different perspectives are welcomed and valued.

About EY

EY is focused on building a better working world by creating long-term value for clients, people, and society, while strengthening trust in capital markets. With data and technology at the core, EY teams in more than 150 countries support clients across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions.