Jobs · Consulting · Illinois

Analyst, Management Consulting & Valuation

J.S. Held LLC · Chicago, IL · 6 days ago
HybridConsulting$90k–$105k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking an Analyst to join our Management Consulting & Valuation team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven professional with a strong analytical and financial skill set to contribute to a dynamic practice whose responsibilities extend beyond those of a traditional analyst role.

Job Responsibilities

  • Build and analyze complex financial models related to businesses, technologies, and intellectual property assets
  • Apply advanced valuation techniques (income, market, and cost approaches) in both advisory and litigation contexts
  • Conduct deep-dive industry, market, and competitive analyses across a wide range of sectors
  • Evaluate commercial viability, adoption trends, and competitive positioning of technologies and intangible assets
  • Draft clear, concise, and defensible reports, expert materials, and client presentations
  • Translate complex quantitative analyses into compelling narratives suitable for executive and legal audiences
  • Synthesize financial, technical, legal, and marketing materials into actionable insights
  • Critically evaluate opposing expert reports, damages claims, and valuation methodologies
  • Participate in client meetings, strategy sessions, and expert discussions
  • Support preparation for depositions, arbitration, and trial testimony
  • Contribute to recruiting, training, and internal knowledge development
  • Support practice development initiatives, including proposal development and thought leadership

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related analytical field
  • 1-4 years of relevant experience in valuation, litigation consulting, investment banking, or related fields
  • Demonstrated academic excellence – high cumulative GPA
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; strong PowerPoint and writing skills
  • Exceptional analytical rigor and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly
  • Professional presence and the ability to engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders
  • Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to work on analytically demanding problems
  • Must reside within commuting distance of our Chicago office and be available to work onsite 2–3 days per week

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in intellectual property valuation, damages analysis, or transaction advisory
  • Progress toward or completion of CFA, CPA, or other relevant certifications

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment allowing employees to work remotely, when needed
  • Generous PTO Policy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Commuter Benefit

Additional Information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

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