Product Analyst

Sidley Austin•Chicago, IL

19d•$84,000 - $108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Analyst serves as a key contributor responsible for the day-to-day administration and support of the Firm’s financial reporting and analytics platforms and related systems. The incumbent applies analytical skills and independent judgment to evaluate business requirements, provide stakeholders with targeted financial data and reporting solutions, assess data quality, resolve discrepancies, and support process improvements that enhance the Firm’s financial reporting capabilities. The Product Analyst is responsible for maintaining and validating financial reporting data to ensure consistency and accuracy across reporting platforms, assisting with the mapping and integration of data from multiple source systems, and supporting the development and maintenance of reports, dashboards, and reporting workflows. The role also contributes to testing system enhancements, documenting reporting requirements, and supporting technology initiatives that improve access to financial information and enable informed decision-making across the Firm.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
A minimum of two years of relevant experience
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines and priorities
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with legal technology
Experience working with practice-related information and processes
Basic understanding of law firm structure and business practices, as well as practice-specific terminology

Responsibilities

Administer and manage the continued operation and maintenance of the experience financial platform and related systems.
Evaluate financial reporting and analysis needs; incorporate best practices in developed solutions.
Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, including Web developers, Data and Engineering Analysts, and outside consultants to translate business needs into actionable plans
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and manage business intelligence solutions and facilitate effective communication of business requirements for the organization
Conduct data integration, import and export projects
Provide consultative end-user support on questions and technical issues
Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve and/or add to the experience financial platform and related processes and integration sources
Create and maintain updates for standard configuration documentation and related end-user materials for the experience financial platform and related systems
Cultivate knowledge and develop a strong understanding of the financial management platform, including its content architecture, system configuration, and integrated data sources, to support business operations and team objectives