Withum is seeking a Valuation Associate focused on Complex Financial Instrument valuations to join their Forensic and Valuation Services Group at various U.S. office locations, including East Brunswick, NJ. The role involves supporting complex financial instrument valuations for financial reporting, tax compliance, transaction advisory, and other purposes.
About the Role
The Valuation Associate will prepare valuation analyses for tax, financial reporting, and advisory purposes involving enterprise values, stock options, warrants, convertible debt, equity allocations across complex capital structures, and other complex securities/derivatives primarily using Excel. Responsibilities include data entry of tax returns and financial statements into Excel models, assisting in report and client deliverable preparation, reviewing third-party appraisals for audit support, conducting macroeconomic and industry research, reviewing agreements and market research to identify key modeling drivers, developing and maintaining models using Excel and VBA for complex methods such as Monte Carlo and lattices, and understanding relevant tax and financial reporting guidance.
About You
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, or a similar quantitative discipline
1+ years relevant experience in Complex Financial Instrument (CFI) valuations
Understanding of equity valuation methods such as discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction, and option pricing
Understanding of financial statements and business tax returns
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Capacity to work independently on projects
Preferred:
Progress towards external designations such as CFA, FRM, CVA, CEIV, CPA/ABV
Strong interest in quantitative and economic analysis
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Ability to program in VBA and/or other statistical packages
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Bonus program based on individual and firm performance
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Inclusive teamwork environment
Exposure to diverse industries and skill development
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