Job Title:  Deputy Manager | Discovery | Gurugram | Forensic & Financial Crime ICC

Assistant Manager | SRT- Forensic & Financial Crime ICC | eDiscovery

·       Location:  Delhi

The Team:

Forensic team provides advisory & support services to Deloitte members firms in performing a diverse nature of the forensic engagements. We work as an extension of our Deloitte member firms’ Forensic practices and provide dedicated support throughout the project lifecycle. Working on international assignments involving cross-border and cross-service line teams allows you to build your networks across the vast Global Deloitte network.

The eDiscovery and Forensic Technology team provides eDiscovery, cyber forensics and related application development services. We assist across various stages of EDRM model from data pre-processing /processing, analysis to review support and production on different platforms like Nuix, Relativity and Brainspace.

We work on forensic investigation and analysis of cyber evidence which involves working through data gathering, process, interpret, and use of digital evidence to provide a conclusive description of cyber-crime activities. We assist in eDiscovery application development using Relativity, VBA and python scripting, and also provide additional technology support services. Learn more about Strategy & Transactions

Your work profile:

As an Assistant Manager in our Forensic and Financial Crime Team you’ll build and nurture positive working relationships with teams and clients with the intention of exceeding client expectations: -

A career in Forensic practice will provide a wide & valuable experience in an exciting and dynamic working & learning environment. The role will position you to support various aspects of eDiscovery and Forensic Technology engagements.

·       Support Deloitte member firms’ (Canada, UK, Switzerland, Netherland and Japan) in eDiscovery and Forensic technology practice.

·       Work towards tight deadlines, adding efficiency and preparing quality deliverables.

·       Follow documented processes and procedures for data processing and review management using internal systems and operate eDiscovery platforms per our procedures.

·       Use various ESI discovery data processing platforms to extract text and metadata from electronic documents.

·       Validate data throughout processes and update processing group documents. Perform quality checks per documented processes.

·       Design and execute review workflows (first-level, second-level, privilege, QC), develop and maintain review protocols, coding manuals, and issue tags.

·       Support PMs by assisting with STRs, review setup and productions.

·       Lead and manage review teams (onshore/offshore reviewers, SMEs).

·       Monitor review progress, productivity, and quality metrics (throughput, accuracy, consistency).

·       Perform quality control (QC) and validation checks on reviewed documents.

·       Handle escalations related to responsiveness, privilege, and complex legal issues.

·       Optimize review efficiency using TAR/CAL, analytics, and batching strategies.

·       Leverage advanced AI tools, to streamline review workflows, enhance accuracy, and drive data-driven insights.

·       Plan and execute document productions in compliance with client specifications and court/regulatory requirements.

·       Prepare client data deliverables including processing and exception reports; execute any custom requests.

·       Draft project summaries, reports, and prepare presentations.

·       Independently manage various tasks related to eDiscovery, review support, and investigation-related work.

·       Assist with preparation of client proposals and support senior team members in administrative tasks related to project management.

·       Assist with the creation and execution of marketing strategy.

·       Ability to work within tight deadlines and tough client conditions, which may require extended hours occasionally.

Key skills required: 

To be considered for the role, your competencies will cover the broad scope of business modelling services, leveraging your professional background and skills such as:

·       Graduate or master’s degree holder in a technical discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, etc.) from an accredited college/university, with working experience of more than 3 years (preferable) in eDiscovery.

·       Relativity, Nuix, EnCase or any relevant certification will be an added advantage.

·       Excellent track record and strong academic achievements.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills with extensive client-facing experience

·       Proven analytical and systematic problem-solving skills for investigating complex business issues.

·       Strong understanding of Data Processing technologies, such as Relativity and Nuix.

·       Ability to design and implement review protocols, experience with large-scale document review management.

·       Strong knowledge of document production processes and ability to perform pre- and post-production QC checks.

·       Relativity Certified would be preferable.

·       Strong working knowledge of basic PC functions and Windows environment (Specifically MS Excel and Office)

·       Knowledge of General Database, Networking, and Systems concepts

·       Basic experience with: SQL, SQL+, Visual Basic/VBSCRIPT, SAS, MS-Access, C++, Windows, UNIX, and Linux

·       Basic knowledge of Forensic Procedures and tools such as Encase, FTK

·       Ability to follow operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

·       Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

·       Proactive and an inquisitive mind, with a passion to provide efficiency and world-class client service.

·       This profile does not involve extensive travel for work.

·       Hybrid is our default way of working. Each domain has customized the hybrid approach to their unique needs.