Job Details
Our client, a leading private equity firm, is seeking to add an Associate to the Litigation Finance team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, with a strong background in financial analysis, due diligence, and transaction execution. This role offers a unique opportunity to transition from traditional finance to the innovative field of litigation finance, working on complex legal investments and contributing to our firm's growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investment Analysis: Conduct thorough financial and legal due diligence on potential litigation finance investments, including detailed case assessment, financial modeling, and risk analysis.
- Deal Execution: Assist in the structuring, negotiation, and execution of litigation finance transactions. Prepare investment memos, term sheets, and other transaction-related documentation.
- Market Research: Monitor and analyze market trends, legal developments, and competitive landscape to identify new investment opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
- Portfolio Management: Support the management of the firm's existing litigation finance portfolio, including performance tracking, risk management, and reporting.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with legal teams, external counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure thorough evaluation and successful execution of investments.
- Strategic Initiatives: Contribute to the development and implementation of the firm's strategic initiatives, including new product development and process improvements.
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, with a focus on M&A, leveraged finance, or restructuring.
- Bachelor s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. Advanced degrees (MBA, JD) or relevant certifications (CFA, CPA) are a plus.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Interest in law and the legal industry.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.