Analyst Management Consulting Valuation

J.S. Held LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Generous PTO Policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Commuter Benefit

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC is seeking an Analyst to join the Management Consulting & Valuation team in Chicago. This role offers an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for professional growth and direct client exposure.

The Analyst will support complex engagements involving valuation, litigation support, and strategic consulting, requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Benefits include a flexible work environment, generous PTO, and comprehensive insurance options.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of relevant experience in valuation or related fields.
• Demonstrated academic excellence – high cumulative GPA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and analyze complex financial models.
• Conduct deep-dive industry and market analyses.
• Draft clear reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related analytical field

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Analyst to join our Management Consulting & Valuation team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven professional with a strong analytical and financial skill set to contribute to a dynamic practice whose responsibilities extend beyond those of a traditional analyst role.

As an Analyst, you will support complex engagements involving valuation, transaction advisory, litigation support, and strategic consulting, with exposure to matters involving intellectual property and other intangible assets. The role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, defensible insights.

This position provides meaningful opportunities for professional growth, direct exposure to clients and senior team members, and increasing levels of responsibility while supporting high-impact business and litigation‑related matters.

Job Responsibilities

Financial & Valuation Modeling

• Build and analyze complex financial models related to businesses, technologies, and intellectual property assets
• Apply advanced valuation techniques (income, market, and cost approaches) in both advisory and litigation contexts

Research & Market Analysis

• Conduct deep‑dive industry, market, and competitive analyses across a wide range of sectors
• Evaluate commercial viability, adoption trends, and competitive positioning of technologies and intangible assets

Client Deliverables

• Draft clear, concise, and defensible reports, expert materials, and client presentations
• Translate complex quantitative analyses into compelling narratives suitable for executive and legal audiences

Engagement Execution

• Synthesize financial, technical, legal, and marketing materials into actionable insights
• Critically evaluate opposing expert reports, damages claims, and valuation methodologies

Client Interaction & Exposure

• Participate in client meetings, strategy sessions, and expert discussions
• Support preparation for depositions, arbitration, and trial testimony

Firm Development

• Contribute to recruiting, training, and internal knowledge development
• Support practice development initiatives, including proposal development and thought leadership

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related analytical field
• 1-4 years of relevant experience in valuation, litigation consulting, investment banking, or related fields
• Demonstrated academic excellence – high cumulative GPA
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; strong PowerPoint and writing skills
• Exceptional analytical rigor and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly
• Professional presence and the ability to engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to work on analytically demanding problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in intellectual property valuation, damages analysis, or transaction advisory
• Progress toward or completion of CFA, CPA, or other relevant certifications

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [e-mail] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

$100,000-$100,000 per year