Senior Associate, Damages and Valuations

Secretariat; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London seeks a Senior Associate for its Damages and Valuations team. You will assist in preparing economic damages and business valuation reports, conduct research, and analyze financial information. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in disputes and business valuations. A collaborative culture and professional development opportunities await in this rapidly growing team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience at one of the 'Big Four' accounting firms is desirable.
• Experience in disputes, economic damages, or business valuation is an asset.
• Able to assimilate information in unfamiliar situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare economic damages and business valuation reports.
• Conduct financial and industry research.
• Analyze financial and non-financial information.

Skills

Economic damages analysis

Business valuation

Communication skills

Research skills

Presentation skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Senior Associate, Damages and Valuations

London, England, United Kingdom

From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT THE FIRM

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT OUR DAMAGES & VALUATIONS TEAM

As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world's foremost experts and advisors. The facts prove it. We are ranked #1 in Global Arbitration Review's 2024 Expert Witness Firm Power Index, and our team boasts over 90% of testifying experts recognized by Who's Who Legal.

We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of economic damages and business valuation reports
• Conduct financial and industry research
• Analyse financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
• Develop valuation parameters (i.e. discount rate, forecasts, etc.) and prepare financial models
• Assist with the preparation of critique reports examining 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

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) with prior experience at one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms would be desirable
• Previous experience in disputes, economic damages and/or business valuation would be an asset
• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
• Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills
• Willing to occasionally travel internationally

Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from making the complex simple to mentoring up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.