Analyst/Associate, US Financial Consulting

RICHTER; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited travel

Job summary

Richter Consulting, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking Analytic professionals at Analyst/Associate level for a fast-growing consulting group serving private equity, private credit, and mid-market clients.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team on engagements across industries, applying accounting and finance fundamentals to deliver actionable recommendations with limited travel.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of relevant experience (CPA , FP&A, CFA).
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint (Alteryx or Power Query/Pivot a plus).
• Strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing environment.
• Desire to develop new skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team on engagements.
• Analyze financial and operational issues for clients.
• Prepare client-ready analyses and presentations.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Learning agility

Education

CPA

CFA

FP&A experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Alteryx

Power Query

Pivot

Job description

Job Category: Senior 1

Requisition Number: ANALY002552

• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Description

Financial Consulting Group – Based in Chicago

Are you a motivated self-starter looking for an exciting career in Consulting? Are you interested in working with private equity, private credit and mid-market companies. Richter's Consulting team is looking for Analysts/Associates to join our growing team of professionals.

Richter Consulting, Inc. (“RCI”) is a member of the Richter Group, a full-service business advisory firm, founded in 1926. RCI serves its clients with a multidisciplinary group of 6 partners and ~25 professionals. We work with US-based leverage lenders, private equity firms, and major banks regarding their portfolio companies/investments. Our clients call upon our experienced professionals to provide our expertise in Business Assessment, Cashflow Forecasting, Financial Reorganization/Profitability Improvement, Crisis Management, Transaction Advisory and Asset-Based Lending Diligence, among other services.

A Career with a High Rate of Return:
What’s in it for you?

• Experience in a specialized, highly regarded consulting practice;
• Exposure to sophisticated companies;
• Insight into operational and corporate strategies, revenue drivers, profitability improvement, cost saving initiatives, KPI analysis, transaction diligence, etc.;
• Draw upon your accounting/finance fundamentals and apply them to real-life situations;
• Contribute to a customized work product with tangible results and actionable recommendations;
• Participate in diverse engagements, allowing for exposure to a variety of companies, industries, competitive landscapes, etc.;
• Become a more well-rounded professional, developing soft and technical skills;
• Work directly with experienced Partners;
• Join a team committed to investing in your development;
• Limited travel

Position overview:

You will work within a multidisciplinary team of professionals on a variety of stimulating engagements (typically 5-6 weeks). Our deal teams of 3-4 professionals deliver consulting services involving companies in numerous industries (Consumer Products, Pharma, Distribution, Services, Manufacturing, etc.) experiencing challenges arising from over-leverage, liquidity problems, under-performance, macroeconomic events, or other business transitional/operating issues.

A variety of arrangements are available which include a hybrid work schedule.

What we are looking for:

• 1-5 years of relevant experience (CPA , FP&A, CFA)
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint (Alteryx or Power Query/Pivot a plus);
• Strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analyses;
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing environment;
• Desire to develop new skills;
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, and organizational skills;