Valuation Analyst (2560)
Detroit, MI
Valuation Advisory - Financial Reporting

Job Description and Requirements
At Duff & Phelps, we work with excellence in many areas of financial advisory and investment banking services, from M&A to valuation. The best part? The way we bring our unique insight to all of them. Our professionals bring practical experience, responsiveness and a collaborative approach to satisfy our clients’ needs with the rigor and independence that the market demands.

Duff & Phelps is one of the world’s leading independent financial advisory firms. Our growing global presence attracts independent professionals who think outside the continent, while our entrepreneurial approach ensures each new mind makes a difference. What unites us? It's more than a job—it's an outlook.

If you’re looking for a welcoming, diverse atmosphere, as well as the tools and support to foster your career, look to Duff & Phelps. We offer it all, plus the benefits and competitive compensation you expect as a professional. Bring your talent and motivation, and we’ll provide you the means for success.

Our Valuation Advisory practice combines accounting knowledge with leading valuation and corporate finance techniques. Valuation Advisory Analysts work on a variety of assignments, including equity and debt securities valuations, business enterprise valuations, purchase price allocations, intellectual property valuations, business unit and asset impairment valuations and stock option valuations.

We are currently seeking Analysts to join our team in Summer 2010.

Responsibilities:
  • Performing in-depth client, industry, market and competitor research
  • Performing valuation analysis on a wide range of public and private entities within various industries using accepted and relevant approaches and theory
  • Designing financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction and option pricing analyses
  • Independently gathering data pertinent to the engagement through direct client interaction and client site visits
  • Assisting in preparing and presenting the results of our analysis in a clear and concise manner
  • Contributing directly to the development of proposals, presentations and publications communicated to current and prospective clients

Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science/Business Administration in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management (with a concentration in Finance), MS in Finance, Accounting, Economics or MBA from an accredited college or university with a graduation date of May 2009, August 2009, December 2009 or May 2010
  • Minimum GPA of 3.2
  • Strong analytical, comprehension and problem solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to master new tasks quickly
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and strong personal integrity
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment
  • Demonstrated commitment to obtaining outstanding results


Interested in another Duff and Phelps practice or office? For a complete listing of all open positions and locations, please visit us at www.duffandphelps.jobs. In order to be considered for a position at Duff & Phelps, you must formally apply via our website.


Duff & Phelps is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We will not discriminate between applications for reason of gender, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability.

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