University Associate, Forensic Accounting & Claims Consulting

Ankura; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a driven professional to join its Forensic Accounting and Claims Consulting practice in the U.S. The role focuses on quantifying loss scenarios for BI, extra expenses, and related insurance claims, building financial models and supporting settlements.

Responsibilities include preparing renewal values, analyzing financial docs, and performing sensitivity analyses while coordinating across multiple engagements with teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required with an expected graduation in 2026/2027.
• Proficiency with Excel, Access and Word; strong data management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design models quantifying BI, extra expense, property damage, cyber recall, and fidelity losses, including revenue/expense forecasting.
• Prepare annual BI and property renewal values for companies across industries.
• Analyze financial statements and related documentation.
• Develop sensitivity analyses related to loss measurements.
• Reconcile claim amounts to accounting systems and insurers’ calculations.
• Participate on multiple engagements with varying project sizes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational/time management

Effective written and oral comms

Prioritize in fast-paced environment

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

Practice Overview

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. Practice Overview: This position supports the Ankura Construction, Disputes & Advisory Business Group – one of five practices focused on client delivery services across the firm. Ankura’s Forensic Accounting and Claims Consulting (FACC) practice focuses on assisting corporations in the quantification and presentation of first party insurance claims as a result of a covered loss. Commonly this entails the calculation of business interruption and extra expense losses. The FACC practice works with its clients to build financial models that quantify these insured losses, and then assists in the claim audit and settlement processes.

Role Overview

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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with an expected graduation date between December2026 and June2027
• 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
• 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).

Compensation

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 organizational 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.

Equal Opportunity

Ankura is an Affective Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email [e-mail] or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.

About Ankura

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Delivers, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value.