Ankura Consulting Group

University Associate, Construction Disputes & Advisory (Forensic Accounting & Claims Consulting)

Ankura Consulting Group$50K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, expected graduation December 2026 to June 2027
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, Access, and Microsoft Word
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  • Strong commitment to quality and teamwork
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Design financial models to quantify various insurance claim losses for policyholders
  • Prepare annual renewal values for business interruption and property insurance
  • Analyze financial statements and related documentation
  • Develop sensitivity analyses for loss measurements
  • Reconcile claim amounts with accounting systems and insurer calculations
  • Manage multiple engagements with varying project scopes

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Potential for professional growth and development
  • Exposure to diverse industries through client engagements
  • Opportunity to work on various types of financial claims
  • Engagement in meaningful work assisting clients with financial loss quantification
Full Job Description
This position supports the Ankura Construction, Disputes & Advisory Business Group - one of five practices focused on client delivery services across the firm.

Ankura's Forensic Accounting and Claims Consulting (FACC) practice focuses on assisting corporations in the quantification and presentation of first party insurance claims as a result of a covered loss. Commonly this entails the calculation of business interruption and extra expense losses. The FACC practice works with its clients to build financial models that quantify these insured losses, and then assists in the claim audit and settlement processes.

Role Overview:

Responsibilities:

  • Design financial and accounting models that quantify business interruption, extra expense, property damage, cyber product recall, and employee fidelity insurance claim losses on the policy holder's behalf including revenue and expense forecasting.


  • Prepare annual business interruption and property renewal values for companies in various industries.


  • Analyze financial statements and other pertinent documentation.


  • Develop sensitivity analyses related to loss measurements.


  • Reconciliation of claim amounts to accounting systems and to insurers' calculations.


  • Simultaneously participate on multiple engagements with varying project size and scope.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.


  • Strong computer and data management skills (Excel, Access and Microsoft Word)


  • Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and strong organizational/time management skills


  • Ability to prioritize and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment


  • Commitment to quality and working within a team


  • Effective written and oral communication skills


  • Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Internships and full-time University Associate roles are not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa or any other temporary work authorization (i.e. OPT, CPT).


Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $50,000 to $120,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

About Ankura Consulting Group

Ankura Consulting Group is a management consulting firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company provides consulting services in the areas of data analytics, investigations, disputes and litigation, risk and compliance, and strategy and performance. Ankura Consulting Group serves clients in the healthcare, financial services, energy, and construction industries, among others. The company has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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2014

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