University Associate, Disputes & Economics
Ankura
About the Role
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. This position supports the Ankura Disputes & Economics Business Group, focusing on client delivery services within the Healthcare & Life Sciences practice. This practice assists healthcare and life science clients and their counsel with complex disputes, investigations, regulatory and compliance, and technology services. Professionals in this practice possess deep industry knowledge of providers, payers, and pharmacies to address sensitive and pressing matters.
Role Overview
Associates work as part of a project team, performing critical, value-added work impacting client outcomes. Involvement may include projects supporting provider, payer, or pharmacy clients with disputes, investigations, regulatory and compliance, or technology services.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and performing financial, accounting, economic, and statistical analyses
- Providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis
- Developing computer models, including detailed and complex spreadsheet analyses
- Assisting with data gathering activities, including document review, research, and quality control of data entry
- Preparing expert reports and exhibits
- Demonstrating proper documentation of analysis
- Providing excellent client service
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Candidates should be top academic performers and interested in the consulting industry.
- Interest in the healthcare industry.
- Interest in working with large data sets and developing analytical models.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Creative problem-solving ability and a collaborative, consultancy mindset.
- Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize tasks.
- Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career.
- Ability to excel within a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Access, SQL, or statistical packages such as R, SAS, or SPSS.
- Ability to work overtime or travel as requested.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Internships and full-time University Associate roles are not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa, or any other temporary work authorization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with an expected graduation date between December 2026 to August 2027.
- Major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Public Policy.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better.