University Associate, Disputes & Economics - Financial Services Disputes

Ankura

Hours: Full time
Where: Washington D.C.
Posted: Sep 28

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:

What you'd do

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.

What they want

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
Initiative, adaptability, creative problem-solving skills
Ability to work well with teams
Willingness to travel and work overtime when needed

Starts: 2026-09-28