Valuation & Transaction Advisory Associate (University)

Ankura; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a junior valuation professional in Chicago to contribute to financial analysis, modeling, and due diligence efforts across client engagements. You will assist with market research and produce narrative client deliverables under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and timely delivery, with exposure to income, market, and cost valuation approaches, and opportunities for professional development. Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• 0-1+ years of direct valuation or corporate finance engagements experience.
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree with expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Emphasis in Economics, Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Familiarity with Capital IQ, Bloomberg or other research databases is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and modeling.
• Business analysis and industry research.
• Report writing and presentation preparation.
• Proposal writing and thought leadership participation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Research abilities

MS Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree (economics/finance/accounting)

Tools

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Research databases

Job description

Ankura is seeking a junior valuation professional in Chicago to contribute to financial analysis, modeling, and due diligence efforts across client engagements. You will assist with market research and produce narrative client deliverables under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and timely delivery, with exposure to income, market, and cost valuation approaches, and opportunities for professional development. Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.