Senior Associate - M&A Deal Advisory & Strategy Analytics

val's services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services in Chicago seeks a Senior Associate in Advisory to lead and manage business analytics and performance transformation projects, focused on buy-side and sell-side engagements.

You will develop client relationships, analyze data for transaction valuation, identify factors driving enterprise value, and present findings using Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint. You will own or contribute to client deliverables from needs assessment to final reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred in a quantitative field.
• 3+ years in strategy consulting, financial analysis, M&A, advisory, or public accounting.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; data visualization experience.
• Experience communicating insights to executives and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships and analyze data for transaction valuation.
• Identify factors impacting enterprise value; communicate findings using Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Own or contribute to client deliverables from needs assessment to final reports.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview:

The Senior Associate in Advisory leads and manages business analytics and performance transformation projects, focusing on buy-side and sell-side engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop client relationships, analyze data for transaction valuation, identify factors impacting enterprise value, and communicate findings effectively using tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. Owns or contributes to client deliverables from needs assessment to final reports.

Qualifications & Skills:

Requires at least three years of experience in strategy consulting, financial analysis, M&A, advisory, or public accounting. A Bachelor's degree is mandatory, with a preference for a Master’s in a quantitative field. Demonstrates strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, scripting languages (Python, R, SQL), and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). Must possess excellent communication skills to convey technical insights to business stakeholders, including executives. Experience in project management and the ability to travel are also essential.

Additional Requirements:

Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. The role involves high-level client interaction, data analysis, and project oversight to support enterprise value assessment and transaction processes.