Analyst, Business Valuation

Ryan•Pleasant Groves, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Analysts work with senior staff to prepare business valuation reports and/or conduct business valuations for tax reporting purposes. Under the direction of senior staff, analysts assist in preparing essential components of business valuation and valuation analyses. Analysts are expected to be well-versed in economics and finance with a basic understanding of accounting and a willingness to learn both independently and from senior staff. Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results People: Create a positive team member experience. Client: Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities. Value: Create and work with financial models in Excel Perform basic business valuation analysis using appropriate methods and techniques Perform benchmarking, analysis of financial statements, and economic analysis of companies, markets, and industries Draft and assist in preparation of memos and reports Research and review economic literature, perform general research on a variety of topics Research and review country-specific tax regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business (or any Bachelor’s degree plus highly relevant experience)
Strong academic credentials (minimum 2.8 GPA)
Relevant work experience preferred (e.g., up to 2 years in a finance/accounting/consulting role, internships, summer positions, school jobs)
Very strong in quantitative disciplines like math, economics, accounting, or finance
Familiar with any of the following: financial statement analysis, business valuation methods, or commonly accepted valuation techniques—for businesses, assets, and securities.
Able to distill complex data and concepts into key components and communicate them clearly both verbally and in writing
Able to prioritize and shift focus among multiple projects
Great attention to detail
High degree of comfort with Excel
Able to take feedback and not make the same mistake twice
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Capital IQ, ktMINE, and RoyaltyStat databases, preferred
Experience with econometric/statistical analysis methods and tools (Stata, etc.), preferred
Experience with technical writing, preferred

Responsibilities

Create and work with financial models in Excel
Perform basic business valuation analysis using appropriate methods and techniques
Perform benchmarking, analysis of financial statements, and economic analysis of companies, markets, and industries
Draft and assist in preparation of memos and reports
Research and review economic literature, perform general research on a variety of topics
Research and review country-specific tax regulations
Create a positive team member experience
Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities