PV - Associate

Associate Position At Lincoln InternationalLincoln International is seeking an Associate to join our rapidly growing Valuations & Opinions Group in our Chicago & New York offices. Successful candidates have strong cognitive and interpersonal abilities, want to develop their professional and personal skills and are motivated by the prospect of building a leading valuations practice.The Associate position at Lincoln International involves interacting closely with the firm's senior bankers and clients' senior executives. Our Associates are heavily involved in every aspect of a valuation and ultimately, master the ability to execute a valuation from start-to-finish. In addition, Associates are expected to contribute to Analysts' development and support new business development efforts.Duties And ResponsibilitiesPreparing, completing, and reviewing financial models and sophisticated valuation analysesWriting and reviewing valuation reports and presentationsCoordinating recurring valuation projects with team members including providing oversight to analystsInteracting with clients and preparing deliverablesMaintaining proprietary valuation databasesTracking the capital markets and analyzing any changes within the marketsPreparing marketing materials for meetings with potential clientsSupporting the senior members of the Valuations & Opinions GroupQualificationsExcellent analytic foundation with advanced understanding of financial statements and various valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, etc.)Proficiency at financial modeling with advanced Microsoft Excel skillsStrong writing skills and experience with PowerPoint and Microsoft WordEffective organizational skills and the aptitude to manage people and work productsStrong communication skills and experience interacting with teammates and clientsThree to five years of professional experience in valuationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics from top tier institution; strong academic record (both undergraduate and graduate)Active CPA and/or minimum of CFA Level I is preferred, but not requiredSeniority LevelEntry levelIndustryBankingFinancial ServicesInvestment BankingEmployment TypeFull-timeJob Functions