Senior Associate, Damages and Valuations

Responsibilities

• Prepare in-depth economic damages and business valuation reports to drive critical legal decisions
• Lead comprehensive financial and industry research to support litigation and arbitration cases
• Analyze complex financial and non-financial data, summarizing key findings for stakeholders
• Develop sophisticated financial models and valuation parameters, including discount rates and forecasts
• Prepare critique reports to challenge the findings of other experts in high-profile disputes
• Act as a key liaison, communicating regularly with clients and legal counsel
• Prepare for and actively participate in hearings, trials, and mediations
• Oversee multiple engagements, ensuring deliverables are met on time and to the highest standard

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
• Full proficiency in English and German (written and spoken)
• Background as a qualified accountant, preferably with Big Four experience
• Experience in disputes, economic damages, or business valuations
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to manage large datasets
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, results-driven attitude with the ability to excel under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with tools such as Capital IQ, DealStats, and Bloomberg

About the Company

Secretariat is an elite team of experts and innovators dedicated to solving the world’s most complex legal, financial, and regulatory challenges. Our Damages & Valuations team is ranked #1 in Global Arbitration Review's 2023 Expert Witness Firm Power Index, working alongside renowned law firms and leading corporations to provide clarity on high-stakes international arbitration and commercial disputes.