Damages & Valuations Intern — Finance Analytics in Action

Secretariat Advisors LLC in; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat is offering a Damages & Valuations internship for Summer 2027. You will join a global consulting team working on disputes, arbitration matters, and business challenges while developing financial analysis and data‑driven insights.

You'll collaborate with accountants, economists, PhDs, and investment analysts, gaining exposure to real-world problems and mentorship in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics from an accredited college or university.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Interest or experience in economic consulting, litigation support, valuation, damages analysis, finance, accounting, data analysis, or research-intensive work.
• Experience with research projects, undergraduate theses, consulting internships, data analytics internships, or finance-related work showing ownership of complex tasks.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Stata, R, Python, or SQL is helpful, with eagerness to build technical skills.
• Comfort working with data, researching, organizing information clearly, and using AI tools to improve efficiency and rigor.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through; ability to balance multiple assignments and communicate proactively.
• Clear listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills; business English fluency is required.
• Interest in credentials such as CPA, CFA, CVA, or ASA is a plus but not required.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Dig into case documents, research materials, and discovery records to understand facts behind disputes.
• Analyze financial statements, business records, market data, and other evidence to quantify damages and support valuation work.
• Build models, organize data, and develop analyses to explain financial issues clearly.
• Contribute to reports, presentations, and client-ready materials that turn detailed analysis into insights.
• Work closely with senior consultants and experts, gaining hands-on experience in litigation support, valuation, damages analysis, and economic consulting

Skills

Excel proficiency

Stata

R

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

Economics/Finance related degree

Tools

Stata

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Secretariat is offering a Damages & Valuations internship for Summer 2027. You will join a global consulting team working on disputes, arbitration matters, and business challenges while developing financial analysis and data‑driven insights.

You'll collaborate with accountants, economists, PhDs, and investment analysts, gaining exposure to real-world problems and mentorship in a fast-paced environment.