Strategic Advisory and Financial Analyst

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Strategic Advisory and Financial Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for providing financial and analytical support for the firm, as well as preparing recurring and ad-hoc financial analysis and reports related to client statistics and firm financial metrics. This role will be located in our Global Services office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Creating analyses and responding to various requests by applying financial and analytical skills

• Utilizing data mining and database mechanisms to obtain data and organizing the information to facilitate effective analysis and creating analytical reports

• Utilizing database mechanisms and Microsoft Access to develop and improve reporting processes

• Maintaining detailed records documenting procedures and assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information employed during the performance of all analytical tasks

• Making recommendations and working with management to develop procedures, processes, and workflow to ensure maximum efficiency in the FIC department

• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels

• Exhibit the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus

• Demonstrate organizational skills to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines

And have:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field

• A minimum of three (3) years of analytical experience in finance, accounting, or a related professional services environment

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance

• A generous 401k plan

• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure

• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)

• Professional development programs

• Employee discounts

• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.