Summer Internship 2025, Risk, Forensics & Compliance (Graduate Programme conversion September 2026 or 2027)

Ankura

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Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Consulting
Research & Development
London

Requirements

You will need to be in your penultimate year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or in your final year of an undergraduate degree with a one-year postgraduate place confirmed; and
You will need to have or be on course for a 2.1 undergraduate degree or above. While we welcome applications from all educational degrees, applicants from Finance, Economics, Law, Languages, Business, Politics, History, and International Relations, or similarly analytical and/or research-oriented courses would certainly be advantageous.
A working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as strong research, analytical, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Initiative, adaptability, creative problem-solving skills, an ability to work well with teams, and work overtime when needed.
In addition to English, fluency in a second language such as Russian, Arabic, French, Portuguese, or Spanish, among others would be very beneficial (although not formally required).
A genuine interest in our investigative work and the broader industry and the curiosity and creativity to support with unravelling our client’s complex problems.

Responsibilities

Investigations into bribery & corruption, regulatory violations, and complex fraud.
Forensic accounting and financial reporting investigations to uncover financial discrepancies and gain hands-on experience in the reconstruction of company books and records.
Investigations into reputationally damaging behavioural misconduct.
Anti-bribery & corruption reviews and pre-acquisition anti-bribery and corruption due diligence.
Designing and implementing robust Anti-Financial Crime programs, conducting risk assessments, and providing ongoing monitoring to detect and prevent illicit financial activities.
Help clients navigate complex international sanctions regimes by providing advisory services on sanctions compliance, including the development of policies and procedures, as well as training.
Conducting public record research to map out relationships between individuals and companies in support of complex fraud and bribery investigations.
Provide intelligence to support the resolution of complex disputes. Use of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and human source networks to support litigation, especially the provision of asset tracing. Given that this line of work does not tend to follow a prescriptive task checklist, neither will your role. Thus you might expect to be involved in a range of investigative activities from detailed analysis of transactional data, underlying books and records, and financial statements to conducting reviews of electronic documents on Ankura’s e-Discovery platforms and writing client reports.
You will work closely with clients and/or legal counsel and can therefore expect to experience exposure to a wide range of professional stakeholders throughout the program.

FAQs

What is the duration of the summer internship?

The summer internship lasts for a defined period during the summer of 2025, with the intent to convert successful interns into graduate positions starting in September 2026 or 2027.

Is this internship program suitable for students who are not studying finance or law?

Yes, while applicants from Finance, Economics, Law, Languages, Business, Politics, History, and International Relations may have an advantage, all educational backgrounds are welcome to apply, especially those with analytical and research-oriented degrees.

Will I receive training during the internship?

Yes, interns will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and receive training that can support their pursuit of professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CFA chartership.

What skills are required for the internship?

Candidates should have strong research, analytical, and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, adaptability, creative problem-solving abilities, and a genuine interest in investigative work.

How should I submit my application?

Applications should be submitted online via the specified vacancy portal, including an up-to-date CV, a written work example, and a cover letter addressing two specified prompts.

What is the deadline for applying?

The vacancy closing date for applications is Sunday, 13 October 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Is prior experience in risk, forensics, or compliance required?

No previous experience in risk, forensics, or compliance is required; however, a genuine interest in these areas is essential.

Are language skills important for this role?

While not formally required, fluency in a second language such as Russian, Arabic, French, Portuguese, or Spanish would be beneficial and is encouraged.

Will I interact with clients during the internship?

Yes, interns will work closely with clients and/or legal counsel and can expect to interact with a wide range of professional stakeholders throughout the program.

What type of work will I be doing during the internship?

Interns will be involved in various investigative activities, including data analysis, financial discrepancies investigation, public record research, and drafting client reports, among others.

Ankura

We help clients Protect, Create, and Recover Value.

Consulting

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2014

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to change, risk, disputes, finance, performance, distress, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 1,800 professionals in more than 35 locations globally who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative lateral thinking, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivaled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value.