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About the Role

Lincoln International is seeking Associates to join its rapidly growing Valuations & Opinions Group. Successful candidates will have strong cognitive and interpersonal abilities, a desire to develop professional and personal skills, and be motivated by building a leading valuations practice. The Associate position offers significant client interaction, involvement in all aspects of valuation execution, and opportunities for entrepreneurial contribution within a dynamic and growing platform.

Responsibilities

Preparing, completing, and reviewing financial models and sophisticated valuation analyses
Writing and reviewing valuation reports and presentations
Coordinating recurring valuation projects with team members including providing oversight to analysts
Interacting with clients and preparing deliverables
Maintaining proprietary valuation databases
Tracking the capital markets and analyzing any changes within the markets
Preparing marketing materials for meetings with potential clients
Supporting the senior members of the Valuations & Opinions Group

Requirements

Excellent 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 skills
Strong writing skills and experience with PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
Effective organizational skills and the aptitude to manage people and work products
Strong communication skills and experience interacting with teammates and clients
Three to five years of professional experience in valuations
Bachelor'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 required
Not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Skills

Financial modeling
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis)
Financial statements analysis
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Client interaction

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Work Type

Hybrid
In-office Monday through Thursday
Option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays

Experience Level

Associate
Three to five years of professional experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics from top tier institution
Strong academic record (both undergraduate and graduate)

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 to $200,000

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits

About the Company

Lincoln International, Inc. is a trusted investment banking advisor serving business owners, senior executives of private equity firms, and public and privately held companies.
Services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions.
The global enterprise has over 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices in 14 countries.
Offers an unobstructed perspective on global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success.
Possesses extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence, and strategic insights.
Fosters deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades.
Encourages diversity of thought and talent density by attracting, retaining, and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Values diversity, equity, and inclusion as a catalyst for innovation, creative problem-solving, accessing the best candidates, and adapting to a dynamic environment.
Believes employing a diverse team better serves client needs.
Lincoln International is a trade name for Lincoln International, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including licensed entities in the United States (SEC-registered broker-dealers, FINRA and SIPC members) and the United Kingdom (authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority).

Equal Opportunity

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.