# Associate, Damages & Valuations

- **Company:** Secretariat
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, US (On-site)
- **Salary:** Salary not disclosed
- **Contract:** Not specified
- **Posted:** 2026-11-10

## Job description

Chart Your Journey at Secretariat
From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.
ABOUT THE FIRM
Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.
When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.
Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.
Make your impact at Secretariat.
ABOUT Our Damages & Valuations team
As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world's foremost experts and advisors. The facts prove it. We are ranked #1 in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2024, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who's Who Legal .
We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages and valuation reports
Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
Assist in the development of valuation parameters (i.e. discount rate, forecasts, etc.) and prepare financial models
Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
Client communications
QUALIFICATIONS
1 year of audit or other relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or other relevant major required
Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills (ability to speak, write and conduct business in English is required)
Excellent Excel skills
Language skills are advantageous given the international focus of our practice
Willing to travel internationally
Ability to work in the United States without need for sponsorship now or in the future
Requisite professional designations and work experience:
Eligibility for CPA, ABV, CBV, CFA, or other relevant certifications preferred
‘Big Four’ audit intern experience and/or valuation experience preferred
At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity. Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and location. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.
Pay Transparency$90,000—$110,000 USD A rewarding career above all
There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.
Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.
Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.
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