Business Valuations Associate - NYC

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Associate to join its Business Valuation practice in New York. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with in-office presence required two days per week.

You will perform valuation analyses for financial reporting, tax planning, and transactions, building models and delivering client-ready reports. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of valuation experience, strong modeling abilities in Excel, and familiarity with DCF, guideline companies, and precedent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field with strong academics.
• Approximately 2-5 years of experience in business valuation or related fields.
• Strong understanding of DCF, guideline public company, and precedent transaction analyses.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel; proficiency in PowerPoint and Word required.
• Experience preparing valuation reports and client-facing deliverables preferred.
• Progress toward CFA, CPA, ASA, or ABV is preferred.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Execute valuation engagements for financial reporting, tax planning, transactions, and litigation support.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and evaluate historical and projected performance.
• Build and review valuation models using common methodologies.
• Analyze forecasts, financial statements, budgets, and operations.
• Conduct industry and market research to support conclusions.
• Identify comparable companies and relevant market transactions.
• Prepare reports and client presentations; respond to inquiries.
• Participate in client meetings, due diligence, and management interviews.
• Support engagement management, workflow, and communication with clients.
• Assist with business development, proposals, and pitch materials.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Client-facing deliverables

Valuation methodologies

Due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Financial databases

Bloomberg / Capital IQ

Job description

A leading global advisory firm is seeking an Associate to join its growing Business Valuation practice. The team operates in a hybrid environment, with employees expected to be in the office two days per week.

Role Overview

Associate - Business Valuation

A leading global advisory firm is seeking an Associate to join its growing Business Valuation practice. The team operates in a hybrid environment, with employees expected to be in the office two days per week.

Role Overview

The Associate will play a key role in executing valuation engagements for a variety of purposes, including financial reporting, tax planning, transaction support, strategic planning, litigation support, and fairness opinions. Associates work closely with senior team members and clients, gaining exposure to a broad range of industries and complex valuation assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial analysis and evaluate historical and projected business performance.
• Build and review valuation models utilizing methodologies such as discounted cash flow (DCF), guideline public company, precedent transaction, and other accepted valuation approaches.
• Analyze management forecasts, financial statements, budgets, and operational data.
• Conduct industry, market, economic, and company-specific research to support valuation conclusions.
• Identify and analyze comparable public companies and relevant market transactions using financial databases and research tools.
• Prepare valuation reports, client presentations, and supporting analyses.
• Assist in responding to client, auditor, and other third-party inquiries related to valuation methodologies and conclusions.
• Participate in management interviews, client meetings, and due diligence discussions.
• Support engagement management, including workflow coordination, project tracking, and communication with internal teams and clients.
• Assist with business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and pitch materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with a strong academic record.
• Approximately 2-5 years of experience in business valuation, valuation advisory, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of business valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow analysis, guideline public company analysis, and precedent transaction analysis.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills; proficiency in PowerPoint and Word required.
• Experience preparing valuation reports and client-facing deliverables preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, writing, organizational, and project management skills.
• Progress toward or interest in professional designations such as CFA, CPA, ASA, or ABV is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.