at Grant Thornton in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Perform complex instrument valuations such as equity derivatives, fixed income derivative models, equity instruments in complex capital structures, and contingent claims, utilizing advanced statistical and financial concepts such as stochastic processes, Monte Carlo simulation, binomial lattices (equity and interest rate models), and real options. Evaluate and compare the relative quality of various securities in a given industry; monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments by analyzing information from financial publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies, trade publications, company sources, or personal interviews; and monitor development in the fields of technology, business, finance, and economic theory. Oversee and perform data and document-intensive financial analysis and modeling/projections, strategic analysis, economic and statistical analysis, due diligence, valuation analysis, damage calculations and analysis, and industry research. Oversee and perform research related to engagements as well as document management, referencing from source documents to analysis, and file preparation. Interpret data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences, and other factors affecting business programs. Draw charts and graphs, using computer spreadsheets, to illustrate technical reports; and apply mathematical models of financial or business conditions. Present oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries. Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively. Maintain active communication with engagement team regarding interim and final deadline, percent of completion. Work closely with the project team to promptly resolve client issues. Assist with engagement administration including engagement set up. Prepare client proposal and pitch book materials. Oversee and manage teams working on multiple client engagements, coordinate with other team and client relationship leaders in SF and other offices. Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews. Recruit and retain Senior Associates and Associates. May travel to client sites as needed. May work remotely. May manage employees. Work at various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Employer requires a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics or related quantitative discipline or the foreign degree equivalent, and 2 years of relevant experience as a Complex Financial Instruments, Valuation and Modeling, or Corporate Finance Associate, or related alternate acceptable occupation.
- Work or academic experience must have included: financial analysis and modeling; econometrics, statistics, and regression analysis; quantitative and qualitative analysis of complex financial instruments; general economics knowledge and US GAAP; and Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
JOB SITE: 171 N. Clark Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60601. May travel to client sites as needed. May work remotely. Work at various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.
