Summer Intern: Forensic Accounting & Claims Advisory

Ankura; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Ankura’s Summer Internship Program in the Forensic Accounting & Claims practice offers hands-on exposure to client work across business interruption and loss assessment projects. You’ll collaborate with Consultants through Director on varied engagements, learning to build financial models, analyze data, and support claim preparation.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance with graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028, have strong Excel/Access/Word skills, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Strong computer and data management skills (Excel, Access and Microsoft Word).
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and strong organizational/time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to quality and working within a team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• This role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Design financial and accounting models that quantify business interruption, extra expense, property damage, cyber product recall, and employee fidelity insurance claim losses on the policy holder’s behalf including revenue and expense forecasting.
• Prepare annual business interruption and property renewal values for companies in various industries.
• Analyze financial statements and other pertinent documentation.
• Develop sensitivity analyses related to loss measurements.
• Reconciliation of claim amounts to accounting systems and to insurers’ calculations.
• Simultaneously participate on multiple engagements with varying project size and scope.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (expected graduation Dec 2027–Jun 2028)

Tools

Excel

Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

Ankura’s Summer Internship Program in the Forensic Accounting & Claims practice offers hands-on exposure to client work across business interruption and loss assessment projects. You’ll collaborate with Consultants through Director on varied engagements, learning to build financial models, analyze data, and support claim preparation.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance with graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028, have strong Excel/Access/Word skills, and