Analyst, Transaction Opinions - Valuation Advisory

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Analyst - Transaction Opinions

Analysts in the Transaction Opinions group at Stout perform engagements such as fairness opinions, solvency opinions and other transaction related valuation opinions. Our Transaction Opinions group provides fairness and solvency opinions and other valuation advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, corporate spin-offs, restructuring and debt refinancing purposes and other board/shareholder related purposes.

Analysts at Stout have the opportunity to gain client exposure and improve their technical skills while working under Stout professionals.

What You'll Do:

• Perform industry and company research;
• Analyze financial statements;
• Prepare due diligence questions;
• Attend meeting or calls with company representatives;
• Prepare detailed financial models (Discounted Cash Flow, Guideline Public Company, and Merger and Acquisition as well as other cash flow models)
• Prepare the end deliverable for the client (presentations, analysis packets, written report).

The Analyst will be part of a firm where the culture and exceptional client service is inspired from leadership down. Analysts also interact with senior level professionals and clients on a regular basis.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS/MA/MS
• Preferred degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
• G.P.A. of 3.0 required, 3.5 or higher preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Relevant internship and/or extracurricular related experiences
• Strong analytical, verbal, technical, and written skills
• Superior Communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be eligible to work in the US, without employer sponsorship, at the time of hire and in the future

How You'll Thrive:

• Embrace high levels of responsibility and take initiative to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and clients while building strong relationships.
• Demonstrate analytical rigor and attention to detail in all aspects of the role.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset, contributing to both personal and organizational growth.
• Leverage structured training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to develop professionally and achieve your career goals.

Why Stout?
At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.

We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.

We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.

Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, inclusion, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.