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Grant Thornton LLP Complex Financial Instruments Director in New York, New York
As a CFI Director, you’ll assist clients by applying traditional and cutting-edge valuation approaches and methods to a variety of analyses – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You will lead a team that will perform valuations of complex financial instruments such as equity derivatives, fixed income derivatives, equity instruments in complex capital structures, and contingent claims, utilizing statistical and financial concepts such as Monte Carlo simulation, stochastic processes, binomial lattices, and real options.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater CFO Advisory Services team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
Lead projects and services in business valuation analysis and modeling
Utilize advanced statistical and financial concepts in building models including Monte Carlo simulation, binomial lattices (equity and interest rate models), and real options
Oversee and perform data- and document-intensive financial analysis and modeling/projections, strategic analysis, economic and statistical analysis, valuation analysis, and industry research
Oversee and perform research to establish positions on valuation matters, document management, referencing from source documents to analysis, and file preparation
Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively
Maintain active communication with the engagement team regarding interim and final deadlines, percent of completion, etc.
Lead and support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities at clients
Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline, Masters’ preferred
Minimum 10 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level with experience in business valuation and complex financial instruments
Certification/license required, CPA or CFA and valuation credentials such as CVA, ABV, or ASA preferred
MATLAB experience preferred
Demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis of complex financial instruments desired
Highly analytical with expertise in financial analysis and modeling, econometrics, statistics, and regression analysis
Accounting, finance, financial engineering, and economics knowledge; proficiency in US GAAP preferred
High level of expertise with software packages such as Excel, Access, and Word
Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 5% per year
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s San Francisco office only is between $198,400 and $330,600. The base salary range for this position in the firm’s New York & Boston offices only is between $186,300 and $310,500. The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Denver office only is between $172,500 and $287,500. Grant Thornton is accepting applications on an ongoing basis.
About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
About the Team
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
Here’s what you can expect next:
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Additional Details:
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.