Associate, Damages & Valuations

The role

Associates will conduct economic, financial, accounting, and industry research. They will analyze information and assist with the preparation of expert reports for commercial damages matters.

What you will do

• Conduct economic, financial, accounting, and industry research
• Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
• Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages, forensic accounting, and construction quantum reports)
• Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
• Communicate with clients and counsel
• Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar, from an accredited university or college
• Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial records and capital market data
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• The ability to travel as needed

Nice to have

• 1+ years of prior experience in economic damages and/or forensic accounting
• Prior experience at one of the ‘Big Four’ in audit capacity
• Pursuing CPA credentials
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language

About the company

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. The firm works with renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions.