University Associate, Disputes & Economics - Intellectual Property

What you'd do

• Analytics and Problem Solving – Ankura’s Associates perform critical, value-add work that can directly impact a client’s bottom line.
• Responsibilities may include developing and performing financial, accounting, economic, and statistical analyses; providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis; developing computer models including detailed and complex spreadsheet analyses; and assisting with data gathering activities including document review, research, and quality control of data entry activities.
• Our professionals may also assist in the preparation of expert reports and exhibits, and in creating proper documentation for our analyses.
• Client Service and Project Management – Our employees execute and deliver high quality engagement tasks both independently and in a collaborative setting with a focus on client satisfaction.
• Our Associates play a lead role in supporting key client projects, ensuring projects are completed in an efficient manner to meet client deadlines.
• Practice and Business Development – Our Associates participate in the management and development of practice initiatives (e.g., recruiting, people and culture, internal communications, and training) and assist our leaders as they engage in the pursuit of new business including drafting documents, proposals, and client presentations.
• Industry Knowledge and Development – As an Associate, you can expect to expand your industry knowledge, contribute to the development of consulting capabilities, and effectively articulate our key business propositions to clients.

What they want

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with an expected graduation date that falls between December 2026 to August 2027.
• Preference will be given to business and technical majors (e.g.
• Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics).
• A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career.
• Ability to excel within a team environment and independently.
• Passionate about work and personal life.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Access, SQL, and Visio is a plus.