Healthcare Economics & Disputes Associate

Ankura; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura invites a University Associate to join the Disputes & Economics Business Group in Chicago. You will work on healthcare and life sciences disputes, regulatory matters, and data-driven investigations, supporting provider, payer, and pharmacy clients.

The role emphasizes developing financial, accounting, and statistical analyses, building computer models, gathering data, and delivering expert reports with rigorous documentation and client-focused service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a 3.2+ GPA, graduation date between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027.
• Interest in the healthcare industry and in working with large data sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; creative problem-solving and collaboration.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Developing financial, accounting, economic, and statistical analyses
• Providing detailed fact finding, research and analysis
• Developing computer models including detailed and complex spreadsheet analyses
• Assisting with data gathering activities including document review, research, and quality control of data entry activities and preparation of expert reports and exhibits
• Demonstrating proper documentation of analysis
• Providing excellent client service.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Statistics/Public Policy

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

SQL

R

SAS

SPSS

Job description

Ankura invites a University Associate to join the Disputes & Economics Business Group in Chicago. You will work on healthcare and life sciences disputes, regulatory matters, and data-driven investigations, supporting provider, payer, and pharmacy clients.

The role emphasizes developing financial, accounting, and statistical analyses, building computer models, gathering data, and delivering expert reports with rigorous documentation and client-focused service.