Job Description:

THE COMPANY

ABOUT THE FIRM

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one - working with the world's most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and - most importantly - you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT THE Damages & Valuation Team

With proven skills in complex cases and exceptional strength in analytics, Secretariat experts provided extensive guidance on domestic and international matters involving commercial damages and disputes. With deep experience in all aspects of dispute resolution and international arbitration, our experts can calculate damages, conduct valuations and investigations, and marshal considerable analytics expertise to guide clients and counsel through the entire dispute lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Exceptional analytical skills, solid quantitative training, remarkable communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful Associates at Secretariat. Successful candidates will join an expanding domestic and international business valuation and economic damages quantification practice. These cases will give the successful candidate exposure to unique, complex and interesting issues, which often integrate valuation, finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles.

• Conduct economic, financial, accounting, and industry research
• Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
• Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages, forensic accounting, and construction quantum reports)
• Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
• Communicate with clients and counsel
• Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements
• Review work of junior level staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requisite professional designations and work experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar, from an accredited university or college
  • 2-4 years of prior experience in economic damages and/or forensic accounting preferred
  • Prior experience at one of the 'Big Four' accounting firms would be an asset
  • Holder of or pursuing CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, or ABV credentials is a plus
• Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus
• The ability to travel as needed

We offer competitive compensation and benefits and we have a hybrid work arrangement policy. (Consideration for Remote) We support the continuing professional development of our employees

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.