University Associate, Disputes & Economics

Ankura; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. This University Associate role supports the Disputes & Economics Business Group in delivering expert data analysis for high-stakes matters.

As part of a project team, you will develop models, validate data, and prepare client reports, while meeting tight deadlines and collaborating with colleagues across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student with analytical major and graduating Dec 2026–Aug 2027.
• GPA 3.3+ highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Independent, creative problem solving and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Load and validate client data into structured formats.
• Develop models and run analyses using data tools.
• Perform financial, accounting, economic, and statistical analyses.
• Prepare client reports and exhibits with accuracy.
• Support data gathering, document review, and quality control.

Skills

MS Office

Strong analytics

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Overtime tolerance

Education

Undergraduate degree (expected Dec 2026–Aug 2027)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

This position supports the Ankura Disputes & Economics Business Group - one of five practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Practice Overview: The Disputes & Economics group provides expert data analysis services to businesses and attorneys. Our clients utilize our expertise to help them navigate complex financial, accounting, and economic questions that arise in high stakes business situations such as litigation or other contentious matters. Our work product is used to help decide major questions, often gets used in court, even on issues that make the front-page news. The topics we cover are broad!

Role Overview: Associates, working as part of a project team, perform critical, value-adding work that can directly impact a client’s bottom line. Some example projects you could be involved in include: analyzing the amount of money owed in consumers class action cases, labor and employment lawsuits, and healthcare matters. We also provide consulting on complex forensic accounting investigations in cases involving fraud or even business mergers.

Responsibilities:

• Performing a wide range of functions that may include developing and performing financial, accounting, economic, and statistical analyses.

• Loading and validating data received from clients into structured data formats.

• Developing models using data analysis tools and programs.

• Detailed and complex spreadsheet and database analyses.

• Supporting data gathering activities including document review, research, and quality control of data entry activities.

• Preparation of client reports and exhibits.

Requirements:

• Completion of undergraduate degree with an expected graduation date of December 2026 through August 2027 and a major in an analytical course of study

• Solid academic performance in their course of study with a GPA of 3.3+ highly preferred.

• A working knowledge of MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong interest in research and analytical skills

• Solid oral and written communication skills

• Detail-oriented

• Ability to independently and creatively problem solve

• Supportive and cooperative on a team

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

• Sensitive to tight deadlines - willing to work overtime when needed

• Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Internships and full-time University Associate roles are noteligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa or any other temporary work authorization (i.e. OPT, CPT).

Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organization needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $50,000 to $120,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

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