University Intern, D&E Valuation & Transaction Disputes (Forensic Accounting/Data Analytics)

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

This position supports the Ankura Disputes & Economics Business Group - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Practice Summary:

The Valuation and Transaction Disputes practice is a group of accountants and financial analysts that use their forensic accounting and data analytics skills to help resolve the most complex disputes in US history. Each project is a collaborative combination of team members who focus not only on complex problem solving but promoting a supportive environment full of challenging tasks and learning opportunities. Most projects begin with a blank slate after which the team designs creative and efficient approaches depending upon the specific facts and circumstances.  In all cases, team members are encouraged to combine their academic skills and outside experience with financial modeling and data analytics tools. The group’s clients are broad, spanning from Fortune 100 corporations to privately held partnerships, and projects can last from several weeks to several years. Team members routinely interact with client personnel in accounting, financial reporting, treasury, legal and information technology departments as well outside attorneys. Our team has unique capabilities of providing financial insight constructed from a wide array of voluminous data sources by leveraging technological solutions.

Position Summary: 

Summer Intern, working as part of a project team, perform critical, value-added developing solutions to help clients resolve complex disputes.  Responsibilities may include developing financial and accounting analyses, utilizing business intelligence tools, conducting research, preparing reports that synthesize complex analyses, and providing excellent client service.

Summer Interns also participate in several group learning projects to enhance their financial modeling, database analytics and communications skills (both written and oral communications).

Basic Qualifications, Skills, and Characteristics:

Candidates should be top academic performers, be interested in the consulting industry, and meet the following criteria:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in accounting, finance, or a Masters of Accounting with an expected graduation date between December 2025 to June 2026. 

• Preference: Goal of obtaining Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

• A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better.

• Candidates must be able to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship (now or in the future). 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Creative problem-solving ability and a collaborative, consultancy mindset.

• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize tasks.

• Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career.

• Ability to excel within a team environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Microsoft Access.

• Ability to learn or already possess database management, programming, and analytical skills (e.g. SQL, VBA, Tableau/Microsoft Power BI)

• Must be willing to travel and work overtime as needed.

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