Analyst​/Associate, US Financial Consulting

Financial Analyst/Associate

Financial Consulting Group – Based in Chicago

Are you a motivated self-starter looking for an exciting career in Consulting? Are you interested in working with private equity, private credit and mid-market companies. Richter's Consulting team is looking for Analysts/Associates to join our growing team of professionals. If this sounds like an opportunity you be interested in, apply today!

Richter Consulting, Inc. ("RCI") is a member of the Richter Group, a full-service business advisory firm, founded in 1926. RCI serves its clients with a multidisciplinary group of 6 partners and ~25 professionals. We work with US-based leverage lenders, private equity firms, and major banks regarding their portfolio companies/investments. Our clients call upon our experienced professionals to provide our expertise in Business Assessment, Cashflow Forecasting, Financial Reorganization/Profitability Improvement, Crisis Management, Transaction Advisory and Asset-Based Lending Diligence, among other services.

A Career with a High Rate of Return:
What's in it for you?

• Experience in a specialized, highly regarded consulting practice;
• Exposure to sophisticated companies;
• A unique learning experience in 3-statement financial modeling, incorporating cash flow/liquidity;
• Insight into operational and corporate strategies, revenue drivers, profitability improvement, cost saving initiatives, KPI analysis, transaction diligence, etc.;
• Draw upon your accounting/finance fundamentals and apply them to real-life situations;
• Contribute to a customized work product with tangible results and actionable recommendations;
• Participate in diverse engagements, allowing for exposure to a variety of companies, industries, competitive landscapes, etc.;
• Become a more well-rounded professional, developing soft and technical skills;
• Work directly with experienced Partners;
• Join a team committed to investing in your development;
• Limited travel

Position overview:

You will work within a multidisciplinary team of professionals on a variety of stimulating engagements (typically 5-6 weeks). Our deal teams of 3-4 professionals deliver consulting services involving companies in numerous industries (Consumer Products, Pharma, Distribution, Services, Manufacturing, etc.) experiencing challenges arising from over-leverage, liquidity problems, under-performance, macroeconomic events, or other business transitional/operating issues.

A variety of arrangements are available which include a hybrid work schedule.

What we are looking for:

• 1-5 years of relevant experience (CPA, FP&A, CFA)
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint (Alteryx or Power Query/Pivot a plus);
• Strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analyses;
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing environment;
• Desire to develop new skills;
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, and organizational skills;
• A positive and energetic attitude;
• Ability to work autonomously.

Sounds like you? Apply today!