University Associate, Disputes & Economics - Financial Services Disputes

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

This position supports the Ankura Disputes & Economics Business Group - one of five practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Practice Overview:  The Disputes & Economics practice focuses on assisting clients with financial, accounting, and economic issues associated with complex litigation.  A sample of diverse consulting engagements include consulting and preparation of expert report and testimony in consumer class action matters, consulting on complex forensic accounting and financial reporting matters, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations, Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance, and litigation support. 

Role Overview: Associates, working as part of a project team, perform critical, value-added work that can directly impact a client’s bottom line.

Responsibilities:

• Performing a wide range of functions that may include developing and performing financial, accounting, economic, and statistical analyses

• Loading and validating data received from clients into structured data formats

• Developing models using data analytic tools and programs

• Detailed and complex spreadsheet and database analyses

• Assisting with data gathering activities including document review, research, and quality control of data entry activities

• Preparation of client reports and exhibits.

Requirements:

• Completion of undergraduate degree between December 2026 and August 2027 with a major in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other analytical course of study

• Solid academic performance in their course of study with a 3.3 GPA or better

• A working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong ability to independently problem solve

• Additional qualifications include:

• Initiative, adaptability, creative problem-solving skills

• Ability to work well with teams

• Willingness to travel and work overtime when needed

• Advanced technical skills including SQL, R, Python, or SAS are a plus

• 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.

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