Senior Financial Analyst – Quant

careers-lw; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k plan

11+ paid holidays

PTO accrual 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst - Quant to build and refine client-ready financial models for transactional deals across the Corporate Department, including Emerging Companies & Growth, Capital Markets, and M&A. You will develop proforma capitalizations, liquidation waterfalls, merger spreadsheets, and ownership models with deal teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in economics/finance, CFA preferred, and a minimum of three years of relevant experience in financial

Qualifications

• Strong financial modeling, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate analysis to partners and clients clearly.
• Experience researching and developing financial information independently.

Responsibilities

• Produce and refine client-ready financial models for transactional deals.
• Advise deal teams and clients on analysis, data, methods and assumptions.
• Participate in learning activities on quantitative analysis for lawyers.
• Maintain and update training materials and mentor other analysts.
• Collaborate as a team member while protecting sensitive information.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent research

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics/finance

CFA (preferred)

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 Senior Financial Analyst - Quant is an integral part of Latham's Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for providing financial modeling on transactional deals for the Corporate Department's leading practice groups, including Emerging Companies & Growth, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and Private Equity, while developing financial models, including proforma capitalizations, liquidation waterfalls, merger consideration spreadsheets, voting models, and IPO beneficial ownership models, for transactions, collaborating closely with lawyer deal teams. This role will be located in either our New York or our Global Sevices 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:

• Producing and refining client-ready financial models and effectively communicating analysis and work product to the partners, associates, and external clients on the transaction
• Advising the internal deal team and clients based on these analyses, addressing questions regarding the underlying data, analytical methodologies, and assumptions used to build the work product
• Participating in learning education classes for the firm’s lawyers related to quantitative analysis and financial modelling work
• Maintaining, updating, and curating training materials, such as reference guides, training presentations, library of training exercises, and tip sheets; training and mentoring other analysts
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing 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:

• Exhibit excellent financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills and the ability to draw conclusions from analysis and make recommendations
• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Possess the ability to work independently to research, analyze, and develop financial information

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics, finance, accounting, business administration, management, or related field
• A financial/investment industry qualification (CFA), preferably
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, consulting, or M&A, preferably in a professional services organization
• A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
• Experience working on transactional engagements in a time-sensitive and fast-paced environment, preferably

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.

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 $145,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.