Senior ESOP Valuation Associate

Prairie Capital Advisors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick & Vacation Time

Parental Leave

Discretionary bonus

401K & ESOP

Job summary

Prairie Capital Advisors is a nationally recognized ESOP valuation and opinions practice seeking a Senior Associate for our Chicago, IL (Loop) office. You will support valuation engagements, oversee analysts, and contribute to client deliverables and presentations.

We value collaboration, ownership culture, and strong analytical rigor. Candidates with finance experience, valuation theory, and client interaction will thrive in this role, with a performance-based discretionary bonus and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/economics; MBA or relevant advanced degree or certification (CPA, CFA) preferred.
• Five - Seven years of previous valuation and/or similar work experience.
• Deep understanding and application of valuation theory and corporate finance.
• Confidently presents difficult information and/or explains the 'why' of the numbers in our models.
• Strong project management skills including document retention, team member coordination.

Responsibilities

• Providing project support to Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managing Directors on valuation and advisory projects (Opinions and Consultancy)
• Manage valuation engagements to support the ESOP Valuation practice, providing oversight of analyst staff
• Conducting and overseeing valuation modeling, analysis, and research
• Prepare client deliverables including valuation reports and advisory presentations
• Significant time spent coaching, teaching and overseeing the work of analysts and interns
• Assist in client and partner meetings, presenting deliverables and justifying analysis to ESOP trustees and boards
• Manage document collection, retention, and workflow of information
• Opportunity for active participation in internal initiatives

Skills

Valuation expertise

Client relations

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/economics

MBA or CPA/CFA preferred

Job description

Prairie Capital Advisors is a nationally recognized ESOP valuation and opinions practice seeking a Senior Associate for our Chicago, IL (Loop) office. You will support valuation engagements, oversee analysts, and contribute to client deliverables and presentations.

We value collaboration, ownership culture, and strong analytical rigor. Candidates with finance experience, valuation theory, and client interaction will thrive in this role, with a performance-based discretionary bonus and