2026 - Associate - Corporate Finance - Turnaround &… at BRG · Chicago

Summary: Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps its clients advance in key areas including corporate finance. The Associate position involves supporting the Corporate Finance – Turnaround & Restructuring client service teams, executing various consulting tasks, and collaborating with team members to achieve engagement objectives. Responsibilities: - Support the day-to-day activities of BRG Corporate Finance – Turnaround & Restructuring client service teams on engagements - Execute multiple tasks across a consulting engagement including modeling and client presentations - Utilize business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to perform tasks including: 13-week cash flow models, 3-statement models, and pro-forma scenario models - Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment; collaborate with T&R and BRG experts, professionals from other firms, and client contacts to achieve engagement objectives - Assist in preparation of reports, written analyses, presentations, and other client deliverables - Participate in the development of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consulting practice including assisting in marketing, client pitches, and product and practice development - Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity Required Qualifications: - Bachelors degree or degree equivalent in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or related field - 0-1 years of experience, including internships - Ability to manage and analyze large volumes of financial and operational data - Ability to interpret the results of qualitative and quantitative analysis and develop insights and recommendations - Excellent written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with junior and senior team members, senior management, and other stakeholders or professionals - Mature presence, empathy, intellectual curiosity, and ability to learn quickly - Strong problem solving and project management skills - Ability to work well independently or in a team dynamic - Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize changing work demands and learn quickly - Advanced in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word - Willingness to travel when/if needed - Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship now or in the future Required Skills: Financial modeling, Financial planning & analysis, Cash flow modeling Important Skills: Chapter 11 process, Transaction advisory, Microsoft Excel Nice-to-Have Skills: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Project management