Complex Financial Instruments Managing Director

Grant Thornton International Ltd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 263,000 - 439,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Complex Financial Instruments Managing Director, where you will lead innovative projects in business valuation and financial analysis. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced statistical methods and collaborate with a dedicated team, all while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction. With a commitment to flexibility and work-life integration, you will thrive in a supportive environment that empowers you to achieve your professional goals. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry, driving growth and excellence in financial consulting.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Work-Life Integration Options

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in consulting and client service.
• Relevant certifications like CPA, CFA, CVA required.

Responsibilities

• Lead business valuation analysis and industry research.
• Oversee financial analysis and modeling for clients.
• Mentor junior staff and manage client expectations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Business Valuation

Statistical Analysis

Client Management

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Matlab

Job description

Complex Financial Instruments Managing Director

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Job Description

As a Complex Financial Instruments Managing Director, you’ll perform professional business and complex instrument valuations such as equity derivatives, fixed income derivative models, equity instruments in complex capital structures, and contingent claims, utilizing advanced statistical and financial concepts such as stochastic processes, Monte Carlo simulations, binomial lattices (equity and interest rage models), and real options for your Complex Financial Instruments team within the CFO Advisory Services solution family – all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with other teammates and provide high quality client service because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by a culture of innovation, a collaborative community and internal reporting tools to achieve growth for the Complex Financial Instruments team and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Leading projects and services in business valuation analysis and industry research
• Meeting or exceeding targeted sales and managed revenue metrics
• Overseeing and performing data- and document-intensive financial analysis and modeling/projections, strategic analysis, economic and statistical analysis, due diligence, valuation analysis, damage calculations and analysis, and industry research
• Writing opinion letters and reports
• Maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively
• Maintaining active communication with engagement teams regarding interim and final deadlines, percent of completion, etc.
• Mentoring and developing junior staff and actively participating in recruitment activities for your team
• Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive.
• Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced or Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 13 plus years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing clients at a national level.
• Relevant certification such as a CPA, CFA, CVA, ABV, AVA or ASA required. If you do not hold a relevant certification at time of hire, you must be able to earn one within 18 months of starting with Grant Thornton.
• Prior business development and sales experience is required.
• Prior experience in practice and team development is required.
• Prior consulting experience required.
• Optional for industry-focused roles: Extensive experience in the [insert industry name] industry required.
• Matlab experience preferred.
• Highly analytical with expertise in financial analysis and modeling, econometrics, statistics and regression analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed. Expect 20% travel.

The base salary range for this position in the Firm's San Francisco and San Jose offices is between $280,400 and $467,200.

The base salary range for this position in the Firm’s New York, NY office is between $263,300 and $438,800.

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About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how: • Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site. • Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. • We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefitsthat recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how atwww.gt.com/careers • When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion atwww.gt.com/careers Here’s what you can expect next: If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better atwww.gt.com/careers. Benefits: We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different,and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit:https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 112351
• Job Category Advisory
• Posting Date 04/10/2025, 02:20 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations San Francisco, CA, United States San Jose, CA, United States New York, NY, United States Iselin, NJ, United States Melville, NY, United States