Senior Associate

Job Description

Overview

Now Hiring: Senior Associate

Prairie Capital Advisors

Location: Chicago, IL (Loop)

Schedule: Monday- Friday

Salary: $126,880 – $141,163 + Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Multiple medical plan options, including PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with HSA eligibility

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company support

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation

A collaborative, employee-owned culture focused on professional growth and work-life balance

Join an Employee-Owned Financial Advisory Firm Where Your Impact Matters

Prairie Capital Advisors is a nationally recognized, employee-owned financial advisory firm specializing in ownership transition strategies for middle-market companies. Since 1996, we have advised business owners, boards, trustees, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, ESOP transactions, business valuations, financing transactions, and ownership succession planning.

Our success is built on four core values: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Passion. We believe exceptional results come from building exceptional people. As an employee-owner, you'll work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions directly influence both client outcomes and firm success.

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Chicago office and play a key role in leading client engagements, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality financial advisory services.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Associate, you will manage multiple client engagements while serving as a trusted advisor and mentor within the organization. Responsibilities include:

Managing multiple engagements across service lines, overseeing financial modeling, analysis, and research

Preparing client deliverables, including valuation reports, presentations, information memoranda, and marketing materials

Coaching, mentoring, and reviewing the work of interns, analysts, and associates

Leading client and partner meetings, presenting findings and explaining complex financial analyses

Managing document collection, retention, and engagement workflows

Supporting business development efforts through webinars, conferences, and thought leadership initiatives

Participating in internal projects and firm-wide initiatives that drive continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

1–2 years of experience as an Associate or in a similar financial advisory, valuation, investment banking, consulting, or corporate finance role

Strong understanding of valuation methodologies and corporate finance principles

Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders

Ability to build and maintain strong client and partner relationships

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or advanced degree

Professional certifications such as CPA or CFA

Experience mentoring or leading junior team members

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prairie Capital Advisors is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Employment Eligibility

Prairie Capital Advisors participates in E-Verify and confirms employment authorization for newly hired employees in accordance with federal requirements.

Full-time