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5 Legal

Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

Top 100 AmLaw firm seeks an associate to join its Finance Practice Group in their Chicago office. Qualified candidates must have 3-5 years of solid and meaningful experience in the areas of ...

Praytell

Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

The Opportunity As a Finance Associate, you will: * Support the client invoicing process by preparing, reviewing and processing invoices accurately and on time. * Reconcile client budgets with ...

Praytell

Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$55K - $65K/yr

The Opportunity As a Finance Associate, you will: * Support the client invoicing process by preparing, reviewing and processing invoices accurately and on time. * Reconcile client budgets with ...

Huntington

Public Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

$110K - $140K/yr

Description The Public Finance Associate supports senior investment bankers in the execution of municipal financing transactions for a diverse set of public sector clients, including state and local ...

Huntington

Public Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

$110K - $140K/yr

Description The Public Finance Associate supports senior investment bankers in the execution of municipal financing transactions for a diverse set of public sector clients, including state and local ...

5 Legal

Structured Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

Top AmLaw 100 law firm seeks an associate to join their Finance Team in any of their New York, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Chicago offices. Qualified candidates will have 3-6 years of experience and will ...

5 Legal

Banking & Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

An international law firm and one of the top 50 AmLaw firms is looking to hire associates to support the structured finance mortgage practice. Qualified candidates will have 2-5 years of experience ...

5 Legal

Structured Finance Associate

Wheeling, IL

One of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and top 200 AmLaw firm, seeks an associate to join its Structured Finance team. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of transactional or finance ...

5 Legal

Debt Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

... associate to join their Banking Practice Team in any of their New York, Miami, Chicago, Houston, or Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate must have 2 years of debt finance experience. Preferred ...

5 Legal

Debt Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

Am Law top 10 and one of the world's most elite law firms seeks a highly qualified associate to join their Debt Finance group. The ideal candidate would have 2-5 years of experience in the ...

Huntington

Public Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

$110K - $140K/yr

Description The Public Finance Associate supports senior investment bankers in the execution of municipal financing transactions for a diverse set of public sector clients, including state and local ...

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How much do finance associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for finance associate in Chicago, IL is $72,492.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $79,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a finance associate?

A finance associate provides support to a financial manager regarding financial statements and other legal documentation for a company. As a finance associate, your primary duties are to help managers in planning investments, creating budgets, assessing company payments, and making suggestions on how to increase profitability. Qualifications for this career include a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics, job experience in the banking or accounting industry, organizational skills, and the ability to create and manage complex financial documents and spreadsheets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a finance associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Finance Associate, you need a strong grasp of financial analysis, accounting principles, and a relevant degree such as finance, accounting, or economics. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling software, and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle are typically expected. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and smooth collaboration within finance teams and with other departments.

What are some common challenges finance associates face when managing multiple deadlines and reporting requirements?

Finance Associates often juggle several tasks with tight deadlines, such as preparing financial reports, processing invoices, and supporting month-end or quarter-end closing activities. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, especially during peak reporting periods. Effective time management, strong organizational skills, and clear communication with team members and other departments are essential to meet expectations and ensure accuracy. Many organizations provide structured workflows and support from senior finance staff to help associates manage these demands.
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Infographic showing various Finance Associate job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $72,492 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

Associate Finance (Structured Finance) - Chicago

Direct Counsel

Chicago, IL

$235K - $435K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Structured Finance Associate (2+ Years) – Securitization

Direct Counsel represents a well-regarded Am Law firm seeking a Finance Associate to join its premier Structured Finance practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge securitizations and bespoke financing solutions across a wide range of asset classes.

The team advises leading issuers, sponsors, banks, and investors on some of the most innovative and complex structured finance transactions in the market, including both traditional and esoteric asset-backed deals.

What You’ll Do:

  • Advise clients on structured finance and securitization transactions
  • Draft and negotiate transaction documents across a variety of asset classes
  • Work on traditional ABS and CLO transactions, as well as esoteric assets (e.g., aircraft, infrastructure, and whole business securitizations)
  • Collaborate with cross-border teams on complex, multi-jurisdictional deals
  • Support the development of innovative financing structures and first-time securitizations

What We’re Looking For:

  • 2+ years of experience in structured finance and/or securitization transactions
  • Strong drafting and analytical skills
  • Experience with ABS, CLOs, or other asset-backed transactions preferred
  • Interest in complex, innovative financing structures
  • J.D. with strong academic credentials and admission to a U.S. Bar (or eligibility)

Why This Role:

  • Work on market-leading, cutting-edge securitizations
  • Gain exposure to a wide range of asset classes—from traditional to highly specialized
  • Join a globally recognized, top-tier structured finance practice
  • Cravath-scale compensation + bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits and strong career development platform