Senior Associate

Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

ESOP participation

401(k) with company support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Prairie Capital Advisors is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Chicago office (Loop). You will lead client engagements, mentor junior staff, and deliver high‑quality financial advisory services in a collaborative, employee‑owned culture.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics and 1–2 years in valuation, corporate finance, or related advisory work, with strong analytical and presentation abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in financial advisory, valuation, investment banking, consulting, or corporate finance.
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies and corporate finance principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client and partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple engagements across service lines, overseeing financial modeling, analysis, and research
• Preparing client deliverables, including valuation reports, presentations, information memoranda, and marketing materials
• Coaching, mentoring, and reviewing the work of interns, analysts, and associates
• Leading client and partner meetings, presenting findings and explaining complex financial analyses
• Managing document collection, retention, and engagement workflows
• Supporting business development efforts through webinars, conferences, and thought leadership initiatives
• Participating in internal projects and firm-wide initiatives that drive continuous improvement

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Now Hiring: Senior Associate

Prairie Capital Advisors

Location: Chicago, IL (Loop)

Schedule: Monday- FridaySalary: $126,880 – $141,163 + Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Multiple medical plan options, including PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with HSA eligibility
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company support
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
• A collaborative, employee-owned culture focused on professional growth and work-life balance

Join an Employee-Owned Financial Advisory Firm Where Your Impact Matters

Prairie Capital Advisors is a nationally recognized, employee-owned financial advisory firm specializing in ownership transition strategies for middle-market companies. Since 1996, we have advised business owners, boards, trustees, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, ESOP transactions, business valuations, financing transactions, and ownership succession planning.

Our success is built on four core values: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Passion. We believe exceptional results come from building exceptional people. As an employee-owner, you'll work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions directly influence both client outcomes and firm success.

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Chicago office and play a key role in leading client engagements, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality financial advisory services.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Associate, you will manage multiple client engagements while serving as a trusted advisor and mentor within the organization. Responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple engagements across service lines, overseeing financial modeling, analysis, and research
• Preparing client deliverables, including valuation reports, presentations, information memoranda, and marketing materials
• Coaching, mentoring, and reviewing the work of interns, analysts, and associates
• Leading client and partner meetings, presenting findings and explaining complex financial analyses
• Managing document collection, retention, and engagement workflows
• Supporting business development efforts through webinars, conferences, and thought leadership initiatives
• Participating in internal projects and firm-wide initiatives that drive continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 1–2 years of experience as an Associate or in a similar financial advisory, valuation, investment banking, consulting, or corporate finance role
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies and corporate finance principles
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Ability to build and maintain strong client and partner relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree
• Professional certifications such as CPA or CFA
• Experience mentoring or leading junior team members

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prairie Capital Advisors is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Employment Eligibility

Prairie Capital Advisors participates in E-Verify and confirms employment authorization for newly hired employees in accordance with federal requirements.

Pay Range

USD $126,880.00 - USD $141,163.00 /Yr.