Junior Financial Analyst

Latham & Watkins; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO with tenure-based accrual

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst for the Revenue & Financial Analysis team in Downtown Los Angeles. The role supports management with financial, analytical, and business analysis and offers a hybrid schedule with in-office presence.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/business/economics/statistics and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Statistics.
• Minimum of one year of relevant or cumulative experience in related research and analysis areas.

Responsibilities

• Develops analysis and responds to requests using financial and analytical skills.
• Supports experienced analysts in analytical and reporting tasks for origination requests as requested.
• Retrieves and reports financial balance information pertaining to client audits.
• Assists in creating and maintaining report and workflow documentation.
• Completes special projects as directed by management.
• Promotes effective work practices and teammates collaboration.
• Protects highly sensitive and confidential information held by the firm.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/ Economics/ Statistics

Job description

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 Junior Financial Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Revenue & Financial Analysis team. This role will be responsible for applying financial, analytical, and business support for firm management. This role will be located in ourGlobal 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

• Develops analysis and responds to various requests by applying financial and analytical skills
• Supporting experienced analysts in completing analytical and reporting tasks for origination requests as requested
• Retrieves and reports financial balance information pertaining to client audits
• Assists the team with creating and maintaining report and workflow documentation
• Completes special projects on various issues as directed by management
• Promotes effective work practices, works as a team member, and shows respect for co-workers
• 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:

• Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Possess the organizational skills to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Statistics
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant or cumulative experience in related research and analysis areas

Benefits & Additional Information

• 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.

Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

Pay Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.