Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Retirement Benefits Senior Financial Analyst to join our winning team, located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation and collaboration.
The Retirement Benefits Senior Financial Analyst will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and more! In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure.
As a Retirement Benefits Senior Financial Analyst at Latham, you will be responsible for supporting the Latham & Watkins Retirement Benefits Operations team by providing research, analysis and organization of data and presenting findings to senior management. You will interact extensively with department members, as well as employees in the firm’s Payroll Department, Human Resources department, Finance department, external auditors and other service providers supporting the firm’s retirement programs, while accomplishing these and other critical functions:
As a Retirement Benefits Senior Financial Analyst, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful Retirement Benefits Senior Financial Analyst must have expertise with PC environment and related software, including Microsoft Access and Excel for analyzing large volumes of data including development of dynamic spreadsheet applications, intermediate skills in PowerPoint, and the ability to review vast amounts of financial data from different sources and extract meaningful conclusions in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with emphasis on attention to detail and quality assurance, the ability to work independently and collaboratively on daily tasks, ad hoc assignments and projects, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to meet multiple service standards in terms of deadlines and content.
A bachelor's degree required. Concentration in an analytical area of study (Finance, Accounting, Economics or Mathematics) is highly preferred.
A minimum of five years of experience in financial analysis and statistical analysis is desired. Knowledge of ERISA, IRS and DOL regulations is a plus.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ link.
Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.
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