Manager, Damages and Valuations

Job Description:

THE COMPANY

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 Our Damages & Valuations team

As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world's foremost experts and advisors.

The facts prove it.

We are ranked #4 in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2023, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who's Who Legal .

We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists - all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.

We are currently seeking talented financial professionals to join our growing office in Chicago in the role of Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Conduct economic and industry research


* Analyze financial and non-financial information, and report findings to other team members


* Develop valuation parameters (i.e.

discount rate, etc.) and prepare financial models


* Assist with the preparation of damages and valuation reports


* Assist with the preparation of critique reports examining 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


* Manage junior level staff, provide coaching and development.

Review and QC work


* Assist in business development pursuits - proposal/presentation preparation

QUALIFICATIONS


* Strong expert report writing skills to complement analytics.


* Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems.


* The ability to manage and prioritize your time and your team's time, potentially against a backdrop of competing deadlines.


* The ability to work independently whilst knowing which issues and risks need to be highlighted to senior staff, ideally accompanied by suggested viable solutions.


* Excellent analytical and problem resolution abilities....