Secretariat
We are recruiting a
Senior Associate, Damages & Valuations
at Secretariat.
As a key member of our Damages & Valuations team, you will assist leading law firms, corporations, and institutions with complex litigation and commercial valuation matters.
About the Firm Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest‑stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. We serve renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions. Our globally integrated teams are united by ambition, energy, and commitment. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and, most importantly, you.
About Our Damages & Valuations Team As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world’s foremost experts and advisors. We are ranked #1 in Global Arbitration Review’s prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2024, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who’s Who Legal. We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.
Responsibilities
Conduct economic and industry research
Analyze financial and non‑financial information, and report findings to other team members
Develop valuation parameters (e.g., discount rate) and prepare financial models
Assist with the preparation of damages and valuation reports
Assist with the preparation of critique reports examining the conclusions of other experts
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another relevant major required; Master’s degree preferred
3 years of audit or other relevant experience
Ability to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills (speaking, writing, and conducting business in English is required)
Excellent Excel skills
Language skills are advantageous given the international focus of our practice
Willingness to travel internationally
Ability to work in the United States without need for sponsorship now or in the future
Requisite professional designations and work experience:
Eligibility for CPA, ABV, CBV, CFA, or other relevant certifications preferred
‘Big Four’ audit intern experience and/or valuation experience preferred
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other – Business Consulting and Services
Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself. Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up‑and‑coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.
To learn how Secretariat collects, uses, and protects your personal information during the recruitment process, please review our Privacy Policy.
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Senior Associate, Damages & Valuations
at Secretariat.
As a key member of our Damages & Valuations team, you will assist leading law firms, corporations, and institutions with complex litigation and commercial valuation matters.
About the Firm Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest‑stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. We serve renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions. Our globally integrated teams are united by ambition, energy, and commitment. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and, most importantly, you.
About Our Damages & Valuations Team As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world’s foremost experts and advisors. We are ranked #1 in Global Arbitration Review’s prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2024, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who’s Who Legal. We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.
Responsibilities
Conduct economic and industry research
Analyze financial and non‑financial information, and report findings to other team members
Develop valuation parameters (e.g., discount rate) and prepare financial models
Assist with the preparation of damages and valuation reports
Assist with the preparation of critique reports examining the conclusions of other experts
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another relevant major required; Master’s degree preferred
3 years of audit or other relevant experience
Ability to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills (speaking, writing, and conducting business in English is required)
Excellent Excel skills
Language skills are advantageous given the international focus of our practice
Willingness to travel internationally
Ability to work in the United States without need for sponsorship now or in the future
Requisite professional designations and work experience:
Eligibility for CPA, ABV, CBV, CFA, or other relevant certifications preferred
‘Big Four’ audit intern experience and/or valuation experience preferred
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other – Business Consulting and Services
Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself. Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up‑and‑coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.
To learn how Secretariat collects, uses, and protects your personal information during the recruitment process, please review our Privacy Policy.
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