University Associate, Disputes & Economics - Financial Services Disputes

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. This position supports the Ankura Disputes & Economics Business Group - one of five practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm. Practice Overview:

The Disputes & Economics practice focuses on assisting clients with financial, accounting, and economic issues associated with complex litigation. A sample of diverse consulting engagements include consulting and preparation of expert report and testimony in consumer class action matters, consulting on complex forensic accounting and financial reporting matters, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations, Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance, and litigation support. Role Overview:

Associates, working as part of a project team, perform critical, value-added work that can directly impact a client’s bottom line. Responsibilities: 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 analytic tools and programs

Detailed and complex spreadsheet and database analyses

Assisting with data gathering activities including document review, research, and quality control of data entry activities

Preparation of client reports and exhibits.

Requirements: Completion of undergraduate degree between December 2026 and August 2027 with a major in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other analytical course of study

Solid academic performance in their course of study with a 3.3 GPA or better

A working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Strong research and analytical skills

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong ability to independently problem solve

Additional qualifications include:

Initiative, adaptability, creative problem-solving skills

Ability to work well with teams

Willingness to travel and work overtime when needed

Advanced technical skills including SQL, R, Python, or SAS are a plus

Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Internships and full-time University Associate roles are

not

eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa or any other temporary work authorization (i.e. OPT, CPT).

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. Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email or call toll-free . This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.