Pricing Analyst

Venable LLP•Baltimore, MD

8h•$78,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Venable is seeking a Pricing Analyst to support the firm’s strategic pricing initiatives. This role will focus on financial analysis, pricing administration, and alternative fee arrangement support to contribute to profitable growth and exceptional client service. The firm values the experience and new perspectives that each hire brings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three or more years of experience preparing financial, pricing, budgeting, or analytical reports
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling techniques
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions
Minimum of 3 years of related experience preparing financial or pricing related reports.
Ability to learn new applications quickly.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm financial matters.
Strong analytical and technical skills.
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel skills (use of vertical and horizontal lookups, pivot tables and modeling) required.
Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form. Requires ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with legal, financial, reporting, or data visualization systems is a plus
Familiarity with Aderant suite of products preferred.
Exposure to Iridium Pricing/Budgeting or Financial Dashboard products preferred.
Experience in using data visualization tools (i.e., Power BI) a plus.
Experience with Information Builders and SQL Server Reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting the annual client rate review process by preparing rate analyses, client summaries, and approval documentation.
Developing pricing proposals, rate cards, and fee arrangements for client pitches, RFPs, and matter opportunities.
Building and maintaining Excel-based pricing models to analyze blended rates, discounts, staffing scenarios, and pricing alternatives.
Assisting with the evaluation and implementation of alternative fee arrangements, including preparing financial models and supporting approval processes.
Producing recurring and ad hoc reports related to pricing, realization, effective rates, leverage, and other key performance metrics.
Collaborating with attorneys, Business Development, Finance, Billing, and Business Analytics teams to support pricing decisions and reporting needs.
Creating dashboards, presentations, and other materials that communicate pricing insights and recommendations across the firm.