Job Description

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.

As an Analyst, you will support complex engagements involving valuation, transaction advisory, litigation support, and strategic consulting, with exposure to matters involving intellectual property and other intangible assets. The role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, defensible insights.

This position provides meaningful opportunities for professional growth, direct exposure to clients and senior team members, and increasing levels of responsibility while supporting high-impact business and litigation-related matters.

Job Responsibilities

Financial & Valuation Modeling

• 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

Research & Market Analysis

• 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

Client Deliverables

• Draft clear, concise, and defensible reports, expert materials, and client presentations
• Translate complex quantitative analyses into compelling narratives suitable for executive and legal audiences

Engagement Execution

• Synthesize financial, technical, legal, and marketing materials into actionable insights
• Critically evaluate opposing expert reports, damages claims, and valuation methodologies

Client Interaction & Exposure

• Participate in client meetings, strategy sessions, and expert discussions
• Support preparation for depositions, arbitration, and trial testimony

Firm Development

• Contribute to recruiting, training, and internal knowledge development
• Support practice development initiatives, including proposal development and thought leadership

Qualifications

Required 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

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.

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

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.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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