Senior Associate, Disputes and Investigations; Forensic Valuation

Description About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Our talent drives our success, resulting in our growing Disputes and Investigations practice becoming one of the most respected in the industry. From the boardroom to the courtroom, the firm delivers a wide array of solutions to contentious situations by drawing on the deep skills, diverse disciplines and experiences of its professionals. We are recognized by Global Arbitration Review as one of the leading firms of independent experts for arbitration and considered a top three firm by Who’s Who Legal based on the number of experts across the globe.

Our clients include major banks, leading law firms, private equity firms and well-known corporations and upper-mid-sized companies.

At A&M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, as well as other practice groups within A&M. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.

Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high-quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing our team through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure.

You will be part of a team helping to resolve complex matters that pose a threat or disruption to normal operations for our clients. You will perform directed research, conduct financial, valuation, and/or damages analysis, and provide litigation support.

You will be helping our clients and their counsel understand and resolve the financial impacts around their legal matters relating to complex accounting, valuation and financial issues across a wide range of projects involving economic disputes, claims, misunderstandings, investigations of white-collar crime, forensic accounting and consulting, and post-acquisition disputes. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the client, the industry and the case to surface and address key issues, from the big picture to the smallest details.

You will help to develop presentations and reports to effectively communicate the analyses, findings, and insights to the client and/or Court. Relying on your initiative and flexibility to deliver results in an agile and collaborative team environment, you will build strong relationships with clients, legal counsel, and expert witnesses. Some of the main responsibilities are:

• Working on high profile and complex matters that incorporate valuation concepts and tools, including conducting data analysis and valuation modelling
• Working closely with Managing Directors, Senior Directors, Directors, and Managers to identify and provide any needed project support
• Providing support on complex accounting and valuation related matters and disputes (example project types include investigations, forensic accounting, damage calculations, solvency analysis, settlement models, post-acquisition disputes, and general litigation support)
• Conducting research, synthesizing information, and developing reports for high profile clients
• Assisting with researching technical and industry specific issues
• Ability to receive and act upon constructive feedback
• Developing and suggesting solutions to complex problems by thinking “outside the box”
• Clearly presenting findings to internal team members
• Creating a learning environment by providing constructive 360-degree feedback
• Creating an inclusive team working environment with trust and respect, seeking different viewpoints that lead to continuous improvement and growth
• Cultivating and maintaining positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues
• Proactively communicating efficiently and effectively to all levels of the engagement team
• Balancing multiple client projects and other responsibilities
• Supporting internal development of valuations frameworks, modeling templates, and analysis tools

• 3 to 6 years of experience in valuation, public audit and/or a forensic and dispute consulting practice
• Valuation certification such as ASA/MRICS (or equivalent certification) desired
• CPA designation preferred
• Knowledge of financial statement entry and analysis, KPI development and…