Senior Associate - Employee-Owned Financial Advisory

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

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.