Remote Valuation Intern — ESOP Advisory

Stout; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stout is seeking a Spring Intern in Valuation Advisory (ESOP Practice) to work January–April (15-30 hours/week) with remote options across the U.S. You will support engagements involving fairness and solvency opinions, ESOPs, and corporate planning while learning from seasoned professionals.

You'll conduct industry research, analyze financial statements, build financial models, and contribute to deliverables and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BA/BS degree required (junior or senior year preferred).
• Preferred coursework in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong academic record.
• Must be eligible to work in the US, without employer sponsorship, at the time of hire and in the future.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth industry, market, and company research to identify, evaluate, and support assumptions, benchmarks and conclusions;
• Analyze and interpret complex financial statements, identifying trends, risks, and value drivers that impact the valuation outcome;
• Prepare due diligence questions and evaluate supporting documentation to validate financial, operational, and market assumptions;
• Develop and analyze detailed financial models (Discounted Cash Flow, Guideline Public Company, and Merger and Acquisition);
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in selecting appropriate valuation methodologies and key assumptions.;
• Participate in client or management meetings providing substantive input on valuation methodologies, assumptions and conclusions; and
• Create comprehensive deliverables and supporting analyses, including presentations, analysis packets, and written narratives that are submitted for review by our senior level professionals and delivery to our clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS degree or pursuing

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Stout is seeking a Spring Intern in Valuation Advisory (ESOP Practice) to work January–April (15-30 hours/week) with remote options across the U.S. You will support engagements involving fairness and solvency opinions, ESOPs, and corporate planning while learning from seasoned professionals.

You'll conduct industry research, analyze financial statements, build financial models, and contribute to deliverables and client meetings.