Job Description:
ABOUT THE FIRM
Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.
When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.
Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.
Make your impact at Secretariat.
ABOUT OUR DAMAGES & VALUATIONS TEAM
As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world's foremost experts and advisors. The facts prove it. We are ranked #1 in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2024, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who's Who Legal.
We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in identifying the best approach to individual litigation/arbitration matters to assist the Expert form a robust and defensible independent opinion
- Prepare and execute work plans for a team to deliver an Expert Report in litigation/arbitration
- Conduct economic and industry analyses of past and future performance of complex businesses, including managing the creation and operation of financial models
- Analyse financial and non-financial information, and report findings to other team members
- Apply complex legal concepts to financial analyses
- Develop valuation parameters (such as, for example discount rate) and prepare robust drafting supporting the parameters
- Assist with the preparation of damages and valuation reports, including drafting and incorporating the findings of the team
- Participate in team discussions, challenge senior members of the team in decisions and contribute to a positive team working environment
- Assist with the preparation of critique reports examining the conclusions of other experts identifying the strengths and weaknesses in their positions
- Communicate with clients and counsel
- Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations
- Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements and run a project with little involvement from senior individuals
- Manage junior level staff, provide coaching and development
- Manage and control the review and Quality Control of work
- Assist in business development pursuits – proposal/presentation preparation and participate in pitch/presentation
- Attend business development meetings/events whether virtual or in person
Requirements
- Requisite professional designations and work experience:
- Fully qualified Chartered Accountant
- ABV, CBV, CFA, CFE, or other relevant certifications preferred
- significant damages/valuation experience
- MBA from an Ivy League university would be preferred
- Detailed understanding of the dispute resolution sector
- Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
- Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
- Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills (ability to speak, write and conduct business in English is required)
- Proficient in Microsoft office skills
- Team player
- Willing to travel internationally
Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
