Consultant I

Resolution Economics is seeking a Consultant I to join our Chicago office, on site, with availability to start in either the winter 2026 or summer of 2027!

Company Description:

Resolution Economics is a leading economic and litigation consulting firm with offices in multiple cities focused on providing sophisticated economic, statistical, forensic and financial analyses to leading companies and law firms. We are a team of excellence, striving to be leaders in our field with innovative thinking and unparalleled work products.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and flexible work culture that promotes professional growth in individuals and has competitive benefits.

Job Description:

Resolution Economics' Financial Advisory Services ('FAS') team is seeking a highly motivated individual for the Consultant I ('Consultant') position in its Chicago office.

As a Consultant, you will be part of a team providing clients with expert witness testimony in arbitrations and litigations, as well as fraud and forensic accounting services. These engagements often involve commercial and intellectual property disputes, antitrust disputes, bankruptcy and valuation disputes in a wide variety of industries including (but not limited to) hi-tech, oil and gas, healthcare and hospitality. You will get the opportunity to work with senior members of our staff, as well as academic affiliates at some of the best universities across the country.

The role will typically involve document review, research (including industry and market analysis), data analysis, financial analysis, client interactions, and other tasks as appropriate for a given project.

Salary Scale:

Consultants are paid an annual salary of between $97,300, and $103,000, subject to all required deductions and withholdings, and not including the value of benefits under any Resolution Economics-maintained benefit plan. The Consultant position is classified as exempt from overtime pay requirements under applicable Federal and State law.

Responsibilities of this position may include:

• Assisting with client engagements, including performing data-and document-intensive financial analysis and modeling/projections, strategic analysis, due diligence, valuation analysis, damage calculations and analysis, forensic accounting procedures, litigation support, intellectual property disputes, risk assessments and remediation, quality control analysis, and/or industry research.
• Conducting thorough valuation analysis using discounted cash flow, asset-based, and market-based approaches with strong support for methodology and assumptions.
• Drafting and quality assuring memos and persuasive dialogue for expert reports using litigation discovery and outside sources.
• Assisting in reviewing and refuting the testimony and analysis of other expert witnesses and preparing court exhibits, as necessary.
• Assisting with a variety of forensic accounting activities to investigate fraud and/or other accounting or business irregularities.
• Communicating project status with internal team, and with counsel and/or clients to obtain documents and/or information.

Job Qualifications:

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of financial statements, financial concepts, financial theory, and accounting.
• Understanding of business concepts, strategy, and compliance framework.
• Detail-oriented and analytical with developing skills in financial analysis, modeling, and accounting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and translate complex issues in a clear manner.
• Ability to solve problems, think creatively and critically, and display intellectual curiosity.
• Strong work ethic and responsiveness through executive presence and professionalism.
• Developing awareness of the following:
  
  
  
  • Damage theories and calculations.
  • Presenting expert opinions.
  • Valuation techniques.
  • Investigative techniques.
  
  
  
  
• Excellent research, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple cases/projects.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn new software programs as necessary (i.e., R, Python, SAS).
• Ability and desire to succeed in a team environment.
• Willingness to continue professional development and education (i.e., CFA, CVA).
• Willingness to work extended or irregular hours based on project needs.

Work Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science/Analytics, Mathematics or Economics.
• Master's degree a plus but not required.
• Public accounting, investment banking, capital markets, corporate finance, economic research, or private equity experience is a plus.
• CPA, CFA, CVA, CFE, ASA a plus.

Resolution Economics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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