Analyst - Disputes, Claims, and Investigations (New Grad - Chicago) at STOUT RISIUS ROSS LLC

Posted in General Business 10 days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Chicago, Illinois





Job Description:

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence ® . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Analyst - Disputes, Claims, & Investigations Consulting

Analysts in the Disputes, Claims, & Investigations group work primarily as financial consultants on engagements within a litigation setting. Common engagements include: forensic accounting, fraud investigations, valuation, shareholder disputes, intellectual property disputes, employment disputes, quantification of commercial damages, and quantifying complex insurance claims.

At Stout, you are engaged in real work right away.

As an Analyst, a typical day might include the following:


  • Developing and reviewing economic damage models in the context of various types of legal disputes

  • Reviewing, organizing, and analyzing project documents and information, such as financial statements and data, deposition transcripts and exhibits, legal briefs and court filings, copies of email communications and other business records produced by the parties to a dispute

  • Reviewing policy evidence, evaluate damages, and allocate damages across available insurance coverage

  • Performing industry, company, or technical research

  • Reviewing opposing expert reports and identifying any flaws contained within

  • Attending meetings and client calls

  • Preparing information requests and quality control checks

  • Assisting in business development activities, such as writing proposals and professional articles

  • Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve engagements and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.

As an Analyst, you will be integrated into a firm where culture and exceptional client service is inspired from leadership down. Regular interactions with senior professionals and clients are part of the role, offering broad exposure.

Stout provides a work environment conducive to skill development and experience acquisition, paving the way for long-term career growth opportunities across Stout's practice groups and offices.

Qualifications/Requirements:


  • BA/BS in Accounting or Finance preferred; Economics or related discipline will also be considered

  • Strong academic record of at least a 3.2 GPA (required)

  • Relevant internship experience and/or extracurricular related experiences (preferred)

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

  • Strong analytical, verbal, technical and written skills

  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills

  • Must be eligible to work in the US, without employer sponsorship, at the time of hire and in the future.

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Why Stout?

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what's most important to them at any life stage. At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Our core values embrace a culture of inclusion and the equitable treatment of all team members, starting with Stout's leadership and spreading across the organization. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that propel the entrepreneurial spirit and exceptionalism that drive our success. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here .

Professional Development: To foster employee development we offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, employee resources groups, mentorship programming, and professional designation reimbursement. We believe in timely and proactive performance excellence, ongoing 360 feedback, clear performance expectations at each level, and quarterly check-ins with your manager ensure you are supported and growing your career.

Stout Benefits : Stout offers a variety of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees throughout their career at Stout. View our Benefits page to see what this can look like for you.

Flexible Work Schedules: Work-life balance is important to us and we want our employees to have balanced lives, which is why we have a discretionary time off policy for all salaried exempt employees. This gives you the ability to take time off as appropriate.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, people with disabilities and members of other underrepresented communities to apply .

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, diversity, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.

For individuals assigned to work in California, Colorado, New York City, or Washington, Stout is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. 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 case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.





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