Business Valuations/Complex Financial Instruments Managing Director
Grant Thornton (US), San Francisco
Business Valuations/Complex Financial Instruments Managing Director
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Job Description
As a Business Valuations/Complex Financial Instruments Managing Director, you’ll perform professional business and complex instrument valuations such as equity derivatives, fixed income derivative models, equity instruments in complex capital structures, and contingent claims, utilizing advanced statistical and financial concepts such as stochastic processes, Monte Carlo simulations, binomial lattices (equity and interest rage models), and real options for your Complex Financial Instruments team within the CFO Advisory Services solution family – all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with other teammates and provide high quality client service because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by a culture of innovation, a collaborative community and internal reporting tools to achieve growth for the Complex Financial Instruments team and help you achieve more, confidently.
Job Description
As a Business Valuations/Complex Financial Instruments Managing Director, you’ll perform professional business and complex instrument valuations such as equity derivatives, fixed income derivative models, equity instruments in complex capital structures, and contingent claims, utilizing advanced statistical and financial concepts such as stochastic processes, Monte Carlo simulations, binomial lattices (equity and interest rage models), and real options for your Complex Financial Instruments team within the CFO Advisory Services solution family – all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with other teammates and provide high quality client service because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by a culture of innovation, a collaborative community and internal reporting tools to achieve growth for the Complex Financial Instruments team and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Leading projects and services in business valuation analysis and industry research
- Meeting or exceeding targeted sales and managed revenue metrics
- Overseeing and performing data- and document-intensive financial analysis and modeling/projections, strategic analysis, economic and statistical analysis, due diligence, valuation analysis, damage calculations and analysis, and industry research
- Writing opinion letters and reports
- Maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively
- Maintaining active communication with engagement teams regarding interim and final deadlines, percent of completion, etc.
- Mentoring and developing junior staff and actively participating in recruitment activities for your team
- Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive.
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced or Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 13 plus years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing clients at a national level.
- Relevant certification such as a CPA, CFA, CVA, ABV, AVA or ASA required. If you do not hold a relevant certification at time of hire, you must be able to earn one within 18 months of starting with Grant Thornton.
- Prior business development and sales experience is required.
- Prior experience in practice and team development is required.
- Prior consulting experience required.
- Optional for industry-focused roles: Extensive experience in the (insert industry name) industry required.
- Matlab experience preferred.
- Highly analytical with expertise in financial analysis and modeling, econometrics, statistics and regression analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel as needed. Expect 20% travel.
The base salary range for this position in the Firm’s New York, NY office is between $263,300 and $438,800.
About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
About The Team
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
- Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
- Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
- We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at
- When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Additional Details:
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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