Director Business Valuation & Damages

Director Business Valuation & Damages

Job Description:

THE COMPANY

Secretariat is your source for independent expert advisory services. Secretariat specializes in international arbitration, general commercial arbitration/litigation, forensic accounting, economic damages, construction, and government contracting. Secretariat’s experts maintain integrity, quality, and objectivity when solving complex disputes, delivering detailed analyses, and articulating meaningful results in a clear and concise manner.

Secretariat was recently ranked as one of the top 4 firms in Global Arbitration Review’s prestigious GAR 100 Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index, and 90% of Secretariat’s experts are recognized as leading experts in their field by the independent Who’s Who Legal.

We are currently seeking talented financial professionals to join our growing office in Chicago in the role of Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the assignment from “cradle to grave” including designing and implementing the work plan, allocating and managing the team members, reporting and presenting findings, and maintaining responsibility for the budget and administrative aspects. Above all, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of client service throughout the assignment.
• Be the operational client-facing member of the assignment team. This will require the ability to develop and maintain client relationships and manage expectations.
• Actively participate in business development by identifying potential new clients and business leads, as well as developing your own professional network through attendance at relevant conferences and events.
• Engage in marketing activities including the drafting of articles, participation in webinars/seminars, and supporting and promoting Secretariat events.
• Prepare, and present as part of a team, pitches, and commercial/technical proposals for prospective clients.
• Demonstrate appropriate judgment when considering risks – both to the client and to Secretariat – arising from the assignment. This includes taking responsibility for compliance with internal risk processes and policies throughout the assignment.
• Coach and develop junior members of the team including providing feedback, both on an ad hoc basis and as part of the appraisal process, and actively supporting their development needs.

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.