Manager, Analytics and Data Strategy

Secretariat • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

As a member of Secretariat’s expanding disputes practice, the Manager, Analytics and Data Strategy applies analytical and quantitative skills to complex damages, accounting, economics, and technology matters involving large, disparate datasets. The role collaborates with Secretariat experts and other accounting, valuation, economics, and technical professionals to deliver tailored solutions for clients addressing high-stakes legal and regulatory matters. The manager leads analytics aspects of engagements, supports quality and timely delivery, communicates with clients and counsel, and manages multiple engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics/Data Science, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a similar field from an accredited university or college.
• At least 4 years of experience applying analytics in disputes and advisory matters involving large datasets.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and the ability to identify relationships between disparate data sources for analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and/or other programming languages for manipulating data stored in relational databases.
• Ability to distill and communicate complex analytical methods and results in writing and verbally to clients, counsel, and experts.
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches to complex problems.
• Ability to manage and prioritize personal and team time amid competing deadlines.
• Ability to manage team members at junior and senior levels, as well as external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, identify issues and risks for senior staff, and ideally propose viable solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-resolution abilities.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills.
• Desire to participate in or lead auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice and firm.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms for large-scale analytics, such as Databricks, AWS, or Google BigQuery.
• Database and programming certifications, or related credentials such as CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, or ABV.
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language.

Responsibilities

• Obtain relevant data, load it into an analytics platform, and perform checks to verify its accuracy.
• Organize and interpret data from varied sources, including banking transactions, accounting system entries, and IT service tickets.
• Assist with quantifying damages and exposure amounts, tracing funds across accounts, and analyzing historical financial, operational, and transactional data.
• Prepare expert reports, rebuttal reports, and other written work product explaining methodologies and results.
• Lead the analytics aspects of engagements and work with accounting, valuation, and technical professionals to ensure high-quality delivery on time and within budget.
• Communicate with clients and counsel.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements.
• Manage team members and external stakeholders, and prioritize personal and team workloads across competing deadlines.

What This Job Offers

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