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The Disputes & Economics Business Group provides analysis services to businesses and attorneys using our expertise in data and analytics. It is one of seven practice areas at Ankura.

Practice Summary: The Disputes & Economics group provides expert data analysis services to businesses and attorneys. Our clients utilize our expertise to help them navigate complex financial, accounting, and economic questions that arise in high stakes business situations such as litigation or other contentious matters. Our work product is used to help decide major questions, often gets used in court, even on issues that make the front-page news.  The topics we cover are broad! Some example projects include analyzing the amount of money owed in consumers class action cases, labor and employment lawsuits, and healthcare matters. We also provide consulting on complex forensic accounting investigations in cases involving fraud or even business mergers. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Associates, working as part of a project team, perform critical, value-adding work that can directly impact a client’s bottom line.  Responsibilities may include:

·       Performing a wide range of functions that may include developing and performing financial, accounting, economic, and statistical analyses

·       Loading and validating data received from clients into structured data formats

·       Developing models using data analysis tools and programs

·       Detailed and complex spreadsheet and database analyses

·       Supporting data gathering activities including document review, research, and quality control of data entry activities

·       Preparation of client reports and exhibits.

Basic Qualifications, Skills, and Characteristics:

·       Completion of undergraduate degree with an expected graduation date of December 2024 through June 2025 and a major in an analytical course of study

·       Solid academic performance in their course of study with a GPA of 3.3+ highly preferred.

·       A working knowledge of MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·       Strong interest in research and analytical skills

·       Solid oral and written communication skills

·       Detail-oriented

·       Ability to independently and creatively problem solve

·       Supportive and cooperative on a team

·       Enthusiastic and self-motivated

·       Sensitive to tight deadlines - willing to work overtime when needed

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or New York, Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $50,000 to $120,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

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