Global Finance Trainee

Latham & Watkins LLP • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Finance Trainee is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team and is responsible for providing support to the Global Finance Department while participating in a Global Finance Training Program. During this program, the trainee participates in general business skills training and department-specific training and spends four to six months in department teams before landing in a role within the department. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. The Trainee can join either the Revenue Analysis track or the Financial Operations Analysis track. For the Revenue Analysis track, the Trainee will have opportunities to explore rotations focused on data-driven decision-making through quantitative analysis and financial reporting. Rotations may include financial planning and budgeting, expense analysis, fee proposals, advanced analytics, financial modeling, and leveraging technology to provide insights into financial performance. For the Financial Operations Analysis track, the Trainee will have opportunities to explore rotations supporting key financial transactions of the firm, including financial and statutory reporting, revenue operations, accounts payable, asset management, procurement and vendor risk management, general ledger, retirement benefits and financial well-being, and treasury functions. The start date for the Global Finance Trainee program will be in Summer 2027. Trainees must have completed a bachelor's degree by the start date of the program. The salary for this position is $70,000/year. Due to the investment the firm makes in the training, integration, and development of Trainees, we ask that Trainees make a two-year minimum commitment to the firm. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• Exhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Display experience using Microsoft Suite programs such as Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint (strong Excel skills required)
• Possess the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or other relevant field by Summer 2027

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience or internships
• Administrative experience and familiarity with professional services organizations

Responsibilities

• Participating in professional development skills training led by the Learning & Development and CareerNavigator teams
• Shadowing members of the department to gain exposure and insight into day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
• Providing administrative support relevant to the department; assists with all tasks supporting the staff
• Providing a high level of customer service to internal and external clients
• 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

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year
• 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
• Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level