Senior Analyst, Valuation & Opinions

Prairie Capital Advisors is a leading financial advisory firm specializing in creating and executing ownership transition strategies for middle-market companies nationwide. Our core values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Passion are the foundation of our business.  As an employee-owned firm, cultural fit is extremely important to us. Many companies talk about their culture – but we believe a truly special environment is formed when you build successful people around you.  When you are passionate about what you do and those around you, it shows.

Our employee-owners enjoy a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where they are given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit.  We are currently seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Valuations & Opinions team in our Oakbrook Terrace, IL office. Senior Analysts act as generalists, gaining extensive experience while working on a variety of client engagements. Engagement types include ESOP advisory and valuation/financial opinions.

What you will be doing:

• Developing financial models and analytical support for ESOP transactions, financial opinions and other valuation engagements
  
• Preparing client deliverables including valuation reports, presentations, information memoranda and marketing materials
  
• Performing company, industry, market and competitor research and due diligence
  
• Participating in client discussions and due diligence meetings
  
• Communicating and establishing relationships both internally with project teams and externally with clients
  

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in finance/accounting/economics
  
• 2 – 4 years of combined valuation and/or financial analysis experience
  
• Proficiency utilizing Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment prioritizing tasks, working on multiple assignments and managing tight timelines in a team environment
  
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity, with the willingness to work long hours and travel as needed
  
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future