Digital Forensics Associate, London Corporate intelligence London

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and analytical Associate consultant to join our Digital Forensics practice in London.

Who we are

S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges. We’re committed to developing sharp, curious, driven individuals who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success. We invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day.

The role

The successful candidate will lead on the delivery of forensic investigations as well as playing an important part in developing S-RM’s Digital Forensics team. They will bring in-depth technical expertise, client management and communication skills to effectively deliver complex projects to multinational corporate and private clients.

The key areas of responsibility will be:

• Technical forensic acquisition and analysis: Perform forensic preservation of digital evidence in accordance with best practice and recognised standards, maintaining chain of custody, and contemporaneous record keeping. Conduct in-depth forensic analysis across a wide range of digital sources; including but not limited to Windows and MacOS computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, enterprise and personal cloud platforms, and proprietary applications.
• Client and project management: Act as the lead on forensic investigations from scoping through to delivery, including defining deliverables, forensic methodologies, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements. Manage client relationships, including scoping engagements, setting expectations, communicating findings, and presenting conclusions to board-level executives and legal counsel. Deliver clear, concise, and defensible findings through high-quality written reports and verbal briefings, including responding to questions from senior stakeholders.
• Additional responsibilities: Depending on experience may include research and testing, practice development, and mentoring.

What we’re looking for

Candidates with the following qualifications and experience are likely to succeed as an Associate at S-RM:

• A minimum of 3 years professional experience, ideally servicing private sector clients in forensic and intelligence consulting or technical investigations.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university. Relevant disciplines include any STEM or other analytical subjects.
• Demonstrable experience conducting forensic analysis and managing client communications, including scoping cases, updating clients, and delivering complex analysis under tight deadlines.
• Experience supporting litigation, regulatory and/or internal investigations, including interaction with legal counsel and external senior stakeholders.
• Experience writing forensic reports including methodologies, technical findings, and conclusions.

The candidate will need to have the following key personal attributes to perform successfully in this role:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, honesty and reliability;
• An inquisitive nature and excellent attention to detail;
• A proactive mindset and a willingness to work outside the job specification when required;
• A creative approach to answering client questions and solving problems;
• An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines.

Technical and investigative capability:

• Familiarity with digital forensics techniques including but not limited to: forensic preservation methodologies, Windows and MacOS forensic acquisition and analysis, iOS and Android forensic acquisition and analysis, third-party applications, and cloud hosted environments.
• Familiarity with digital forensics analysis tools including Cellebrite, Oxygen, AXIOM, X-Ways, FTK, etc.
• Experience conducting investigations involving corporate environments.
• Experience conducting forensic analysis and leading the technical investigation for cases including intellectual property theft, fraud, defamation, employee misconduct, bribery, and authenticity disputes.

All candidates must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 30 days);
• Matching pension contribution up to 7%;
• Life Insurance 4X Annual salary;
• Parental Support including maternity and paternity leave;
• Various Health and Medical Benefits.

The role will be based in our London office. However, we have flexible working arrangements available.

The application process consists of a two-stage interview, followed by an in-person meeting. To apply, send a CV and Cover Letter.