Senior Associate

About the role

The ESOP Valuation and Opinions practice at Prairie Capital Advisors is nationally recognized for its depth of expertise, analytical approach, and thought leadership. The firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Chicago, IL (Loop) office due to recent growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support to Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managing Directors on valuation and advisory projects (Opinions and Consultancy)
• Manage valuation engagements to support the ESOP Valuation practice, providing oversight of analyst staff
• Conduct and oversee valuation modeling, analysis, and research
• Prepare client deliverables including valuation reports and advisory presentations
• Significant time spent coaching, teaching, and overseeing the work of analysts and interns
• Afford significant time to assist in client and partner meetings, presenting deliverables, and justifying analysis to ESOP trustees and boards
• Manage document collection, retention, and workflow of information
• Opportunity for active participation in internal initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/economics; MBA or relevant advanced degree or certification (CPA, CFA) preferred
• One – Two years of previous experience as an Associate, or similar role in another organization
• Five – Seven years of previous valuation and/or similar work experience
• Deep understanding and application of valuation theory and corporate finance
• Confidently presents difficult information and/or explains the “why” of the numbers in our models
• Effectively structure deliverables and presentations to provide the most relevant information to clients, trustees or business partners
• Strong project management skills including document retention, team member coordination
• Ability to build a relationship with clients and partners
• Focus on transfer of knowledge to team members

Qualifications

• Passionate about your work and those you work with

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Excel and other valuation software

Benefits

At Prairie Capital Advisors, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you live a happy and healthy life inside and outside the office. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous compensation on top of base compensation with a discretionary bonus based on performance
• Retirement benefits: company support towards your 401K and ESOP contributions that are made in your name

Pay

$125,000 - $150,000, with additional discretionary bonus

Schedule

Full-time position