Senior Associate, Disputes & Economics

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

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

We’re looking for the right person to join our growing Disputes & Economics practise, which focuses on assisting clients with financial, accounting and economic issues in litigation and other disputes.

We provide expert evidence services, consulting advice and advocacy services to solicitors, barristers and corporate clients, alongside a team of world-recognised experts within an established leading global consultancy.

Our Australian D&E practice launched in 2023 but is led by some of the most experienced practitioners in the market, having most recently led the disputes practice of one of the Big-4 Accounting Firms.

Why Join Ankura

At Ankura, we live by our core values and if you’re the right fit, you will too:

• We put others first: We treat everyone with civility and respect; help our team, our firm, our clients, and our communities to be their best.

• We leverage the collective: We collaborate fully, combining diverse expertise and perspectives for greater results.

• We learn every day: We continuously learn and seek better ways of doing things.

• We make it happen: We do what we say we’re going to do and do it well; we follow-up and follow-through.

• We do the right thing: We speak the truth and do what’s right, even when it’s difficult.

• We nurture growth: We empower and support individuals on their journey to become an expert.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Prepare damages assessments, valuations, analyse technical accounting issues, prepare economic analyses and conduct financial investigations.

• Prepare complex financial models in Microsoft Excel, including DCF analyses.

• Draft high-quality experts’ reports and other deliverables.

• Work directly with some of Australia’s best litigators and expert witnesses.

• Develop relationships, both internally and externally.

• Start the journey toward potentially becoming an expert witness yourself.

Requirements:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a newly promoted Manager, an Assistant Manager/Supervisor, or a very experienced Senior Consultant/Senior Analyst at a well-regarded professional services firm, preferably in a forensic or disputes practice. You might also be the right fit if you currently work in audit, valuations or transaction services, or have taken time out from professional services to try a corporate role and are now looking to return.

• Has completed their post-graduate qualification (CA preferred) or is on track to do so in the next 12 months.

• Has strong analytical skills with experience in building financial models.

• Has a flexible approach to problem-solving, capable of identifying and applying legal and financial principles across a range of contexts.

• Has strong report writing and communication skills, including an ability to communicate clearly, crisply and concisely in a manner tailored for the audience.

• Can work autonomously and is able to effectively manage competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.

• Shares our core values.

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