Senior Associate, Mass Torts

Alvarez & Marsal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Philadelphia is seeking a disputes and investigations analyst to support teams navigating mass tort litigation, insurance recoveries, and complex financial analyses. You will contribute to forensic analysis, coverage reconstruction, and cost allocation modeling while coordinating with counsel, insurers, and other stakeholders.

You will work with senior professionals to develop analytical frameworks guiding litigation strategy, settlement administration, and insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, math, statistics, data science or similar field
• Experience with SQL, Python and Microsoft Excel to manipulate, transform and analyze large data sets
• Experience with SAS and/or R in addition to other statistical programming languages
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Microsoft PowerBI
• Experience in a forensic and disputes consulting practice
• Familiarity with Mass Tort liability estimation and settlement claim processing preferred
• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Data Science or Business Administration preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective interpersonal skills - good team player with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to meet client needs
• Hybrid - Ability to work in a flexible hybrid work arrangement, part time in physical office and remote.
• Flexibility to travel

Responsibilities

• Assisting with compiling, analyzing, and documenting information in a dispute, legal settlement, insurance recovery matter, claims resolution program, or other financial matter
• Contributing to the creation and revision of complex financial models and analyses, including claims analyses, allocation models, damages calculations, and settlement-related models
• Reviewing and analyzing large data assets using Excel, SQL, Python, R, SAS or similar tools
• Documenting analyses assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information used
• Assisting with the drafting of reports and other client deliverables
• Performing quality control review of reports and other client deliverables
• Assisting with researching technical and industry specific issues
• Developing and suggesting solutions to complex problems by thinking “outside the box”
• Balancing multiple client projects and other responsibilities
• Communicating proactively and presenting effectively to all levels of the engagement team

Skills

SQL

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting/Math/Statistics/Data Science

Master’s degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting/Data Science or MBA

Tools

SAS

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Within A&M, the Disputes and Investigations (DI) practice has grown into one of the most respected in the industry. Recognized by Global Arbitration Review and Who’s Who Legal as a leading independent expert practice, we advise corporations, law firms, and financial institutions on complex disputes, forensic investigations, and clai-ms-resolution programs across a range of industries. The Mass Torts team supports clients facing large-scale litigation and liability exposures by providing valuation, allocation, and recovery analyses that bridge the gap between financial data and legal strategy. Our professionals work at the intersection of claims administration, insurance coverage, and forensic accounting, quantifying losses, modeling settlement programs, and supporting recovery across insurance coverage programs. At A&M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, who bring and share their deep expertise in conducting investigations, delivering expert witness reports, and providing technology services. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow. Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high-quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing our team through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure.

How You Will Contribute

You will support teams that help clients navigate the financial, operational, and insurance complexities of mass tort litigation and related recovery efforts. You will assist with forensic analysis, coverage reconstruction, and cost allocation modeling while coordinating with counsel, insurers, and other stakeholders. You will work with senior professionals to develop analytical frameworks that inform both litigation strategy, settlement administration, and insurance recovery. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex data into clear analyses.

Your Responsibilities Will Be As Follows

• Assisting with compiling, analyzing, and documenting information in a dispute, legal settlement, insurance recovery matter, claims resolution program, or other financial matter
• Contributing to the creation and revision of complex financial models and analyses, including claims analyses, allocation models, damages calculations, and settlement-related models.
• Reviewing and analyzing large data assets using Excel, SQL, Python, R, SAS or similar tools.
• Documenting analyses assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information used
• Assisting with the drafting of reports and other client deliverables
• Performing quality control review of reports and other client deliverables
• Assisting with researching technical and industry specific issues
• Developing and suggesting solutions to complex problems by thinking “outside the box”
• Balancing multiple client projects and other responsibilities
• Communicating proactively and presenting effectively to all levels of the engagement team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Accounting, Math, Statistics, Data Science or similar field
• Experience with SQL, Python and Microsoft Excel to manipulate, transform and analyze large data sets
• Experience with SAS and/or R in addition to other statistical programming languages
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Microsoft PowerBI
• Experience in a forensic and disputes consulting practice
• Familiarity with Mass Tort liability estimation and settlement claim processing preferred
• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Data Science or Business Administration preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective interpersonal skills - good team player with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to meet client needs
• Hybrid - Ability to work in a flexible hybrid work arrangement, part time in physical office and remote.
• Flexibility to travel

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Clickherefor more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs. Thesalaryrange is $80,000- $110,000annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.