Advisory - Consulting, Forensic Technology | Graduate Associate 2027

Job Description

KPMG's Forensic practice consists of experienced professionals with a wealth of experience in investigations, AML/CTF, data analytics, FATCA/CRS, forensic technology and disputes. We have helped some of the world's biggest companies on some of the most important matters of public interest in Singapore.

We help clients deal with:

• Fraud, misconduct and corruption investigations
• Assess and improve client’s AML controls and financial crime compliance
• Commercial disputes
• Regulatory compliance
• Managing risk on buying or selling a business, intellectual property and contract governance
• Preventing and detecting fraud and financial crime

We also deploy technology tools to help clients deal effectively with large amounts of data and documentation, to manage and disclose important material or highlight fraud, weaknesses and business opportunities from within corporate data.

Associates can expect to:

• Gain hands-on experience in Forensic engagements which can range from fact-finding reviews into allegations of fraud and misconduct, assessing AML frameworks and systems, assisting in customer due diligence remediation and backlog reviews for transaction monitoring and screening alerts, and supporting complex investigations through digital forensic procedures and advanced data analytics
• Grow your network through participation in Forensic practice development with senior management, including drafting proposals, thought leadership and coordinating team building activities
• Gain insights into the methodology and approach used in conducting Forensic engagements
• Obtain an understanding of stakeholder management and project delivery
• Take responsibility in engagement planning and keep senior team members informed of significant developments and progress of the engagement
• Learn and understand how to build relationships with client contacts and maintain these relationships after the work has been completed

As an Associate in the Forensic Technology service line, your scope of work will include:

• Identifying, collecting, preserving, processing and managing electronic data for electronic discovery (e-discovery) engagements
• Assisting in forensic imaging of storage media from computers, servers, mobile devices as well as data stored on cloud, while maintaining the integrity of the original data
• Hosting forensic analysis of file system for Windows and/or Macintosh
• Conducting post-incident investigations, including log file analysis, malware analysis and investigating computer artefacts
• Assisting with drafting reports and presentations to explain the findings

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We look for individuals with the below backgrounds:

• Undergraduate degrees with excellent academic records, in computer science, digital forensics, data analytics or related degrees.
• Be able to use 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 of database management and SQL is preferred.
• Good understanding 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 will be an advantage.

This Graduate Associate role is open to candidates whose graduation date is expected to be between January 2026 and September 2027