Associate, Valuations

About Gordon Brothers: Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has helped companies unlock the potential of their assets. Our solutions-oriented approach combined with over 120 years of industry knowledge enables clients to get the most value from their assets with tailored solutions across asset services, asset lending and financing, and asset trading. Leveraging our deep expertise in retail, industrial, brands and real estate, we work closely with clients globally to determine the value of, lend against, or buy and sell their assets to help them achieve their business goals. At Gordon Brothers, we foster a culture of collaboration and creativity to find unique and innovative solutions for our clients. We take pride in fostering an engaging, inclusive culture and encouraging employees to bring new ideas to the table, develop their skills, and build dynamic and fulfilling careers. For more information, please visit www.gordonbrothers.com.

Description

Role Summary

This is an opportunity to build expertise in asset valuation and asset-based lending through hands-on exposure to a wide range of businesses, industries and asset classes.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will learn how to analyze inventory, machinery and equipment and assess their value in support of financing and other business transactions. As your experience develops, you will have opportunities to take on greater responsibility, work directly with clients and contribute to broader projects across the business.

The role combines financial and business analysis with real-world exposure to companies and their operations, including opportunities to conduct on-site inspections and provide insight into inventory and asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory, machinery, equipment and other business assets to support valuation and appraisal engagements.
• Prepare inventory analyses, asset valuations and appraisal reports for financial institutions, law firms, corporations and other clients.
• Review and analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks and key drivers of asset value.
• Develop an understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, operations and inventory management practices.
• Participate in on-site inspections to evaluate inventory, machinery and equipment.
• Work closely with experienced analysts and merchants to develop valuation conclusions and client recommendations.
• Support approximately 3-4 client engagements per month, typically working as part of a two-person team consisting of an analyst and merchant.
• Work with companies ranging from approximately ¥2 billion to ¥100 billion in annual sales.
• Develop relationships with clients and other stakeholders as your experience and responsibilities grow.
• Contribute to broader team and company initiatives based on experience, interests and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Business-level Japanese proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand businesses, industries and financial information and translate analysis into clear conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to work efficiently with large datasets. The role regularly involves analyzing datasets containing tens of thousands of rows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple assignments and priorities.
• Interest in asset valuation, corporate finance, lending, consulting or related areas.

Gordon Brothers offers a competitive total compensation package including base salary and incentive plan, benefits allowance and more.

Gordon Brothers is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. This Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

It is the policy of Gordon Brothers to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.