Complex Financial Instruments Senior Associate I

Grant Thornton

Posted 20 days ago

Full Time

San Francisco, California

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform complex valuations of financial instruments and contingent claims using advanced statistical and financial models. Manage client communications and oversee data-intensive financial analysis and industry research.

Qualifications

You have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 1 year of post-baccalaureate experience in financial analysis and modeling. You are proficient in statistical analyses, Monte Carlo simulation, lattice models, derivative valuation, and computer programming in MATLAB or Python.

Must Have Skills for ATS

financial analysis

modeling

option modeling

Statistical analyses

regression analysis

Monte Carlo simulation

binomial lattice model

real options

Derivative valuation

MATLAB

Python

debt valuation

discounted cash flow

Job Description

Job Title: Complex Financial Instruments Senior Associate for Multiple Openings

Approved Locations: 101 California St., San Francisco, CA 94111 

Job Description:

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Assist clients by applying traditional and cutting-edge valuation approaches and methods to a variety of analyses. 

  • Perform valuations of financial instruments such as equity instruments in complex capital structures, options, warrants, redeemable debt, convertible debt and embedded derivatives, and contingent claims, such as earnouts and contingent considerations, utilizing statistical and financial concepts such as Black-Scholes model, Monte Carlo simulation, and binomial lattice model. 

  • Perform valuation analysis and modeling. 

  • Utilize advanced statistical and financial concepts inbuilding models including Monte Carlo simulation, binomial lattice model, and real options. 

  • Oversee and perform data- and document-intensive financial analysis and modeling/projections, economic and statistical analysis, valuation analysis, and industry research. 

  • Oversee and perform research to establish positions on valuation matters, document management, referencing from source documents to analysis, and file preparation. 

  • Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively. 

  • Maintain active communication with engagement team regarding interim and final deadline, percent of completion, etc.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

  • Requirement – Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, a related field, or a foreign equivalent.

  • Relevant experience – 1 year of post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or any tax/accounting/education related job titles.

  • Experience must include: (1) financial analysis and modeling including option modeling; (2) Statistical analyses including regression analysis for estimating parameters, testing assumptions, and improving predictive power; (3) Monte Carlo analysis; (4) Lattice models to value financial instruments; (5) Derivative valuation practice and theory; (6) Computer programming in MATLAB or Python; and (7) Fundamentals of debt valuation including development of discounted cash flow methods and analysis of market yields.

  • Must live within a commutable distance to the assigned Grant Thornton Office location to meet 3 days per week work from office requirement.

  • Compensation for role: $146,004 – $152,000 per year

Grant Thornton

In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Grant Thornton LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. With a unified, local presence across several countries – including the U.S., Ireland, and others, our platform represents a community of 18,000+ problem solvers, relationship builders, and quality-driven industry specialists. Serving clients across 16 distinct industries, we believe how we serve matters as much as what we do. Learn how we go beyond the expectations of business at GT.com.
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