Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

We are seeking an Analyst to join our Management Consulting & Valuation team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven professional with a strong analytical and financial skill set to contribute to a dynamic practice whose responsibilities extend beyond those of a traditional analyst role.

As an Analyst, you will support complex engagements involving valuation, transaction advisory, litigation support, and strategic consulting, with exposure to matters involving intellectual property and other intangible assets. The role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, defensible insights.

This position provides meaningful opportunities for professional growth, direct exposure to clients and senior team members, and increasing levels of responsibility while supporting high-impact business and litigation-related matters.

Job Responsibilities

Financial & Valuation Modeling

Build and analyze complex financial models related to businesses, technologies, and intellectual property assets
Apply advanced valuation techniques (income, market, and cost approaches) in both advisory and litigation contexts

Research & Market Analysis

Conduct deep-dive industry, market, and competitive analyses across a wide range of sectors
Evaluate commercial viability, adoption trends, and competitive positioning of technologies and intangible assets

Client Deliverables

Draft clear, concise, and defensible reports, expert materials, and client presentations
Translate complex quantitative analyses into compelling narratives suitable for executive and legal audiences

Engagement Execution

Synthesize financial, technical, legal, and marketing materials into actionable insights
Critically evaluate opposing expert reports, damages claims, and valuation methodologies

Client Interaction & Exposure

Participate in client meetings, strategy sessions, and expert discussions
Support preparation for depositions, arbitration, and trial testimony

Firm Development

Contribute to recruiting, training, and internal knowledge development
Support practice development initiatives, including proposal development and thought leadership

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related analytical field
1-4 years of relevant experience in valuation, litigation consulting, investment banking, or related fields
Demonstrated academic excellence – high cumulative GPA
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; strong PowerPoint and writing skills
Exceptional analytical rigor and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly
Professional presence and the ability to engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders
Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to work on analytically demanding problems
Must reside within commuting distance of our Chicago office and be available to work onsite 2–3 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in intellectual property valuation, damages analysis, or transaction advisory
Progress toward or completion of CFA, CPA, or other relevant certifications

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
Generous PTO Policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.comand include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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