Strategy and Planning Analyst

Ropes & Gray•Boston, MA

1d•$101,900 - $169,450•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategy and Planning Analyst supports Ropes & Gray’s leadership in making strategic business decisions through research, analysis, and assessment. The role involves projects across the firm’s practice areas, client segments, and geographic markets, with varied assignments that support the firm’s future direction. The analyst gathers and synthesizes qualitative and quantitative information about the business, external markets, competitors, the firm’s client base, capabilities, and economics. The position also contributes to project planning and management and helps create polished, client-ready presentations and written reports in collaboration with teammates. The role requires adaptability, ownership of assignments, careful follow-through, and a commitment to high-quality work. This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function, including consistent and predictable attendance for business continuity, professional development, and collaboration.

Requirements

Adaptability and flexibility in response to changing work demands and priorities.
Aptitude for complex research and analytical work, with demonstrated strengths and interest in problem solving.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of work, and contribute to team success.
Willingness to receive and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to multitask, including under time-sensitive conditions.
Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
Ability to collaborate, build relationships, and contribute to a positive work environment.
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
Undergraduate degree.
Minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

Independently gather, analyze, structure, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative business, external market, and competitor data and information.
Examine aspects of the firm’s client base, capabilities, and economics to identify patterns and begin to draw implications.
Develop hypotheses and determine how to explore them as part of project management and work planning.
Balance multiple efforts and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, organization, documentation, communication, and follow-through.
Present findings through logical, compelling qualitative and quantitative exhibits and discrete sections of written reports.
Work iteratively with teammates to create polished, client-ready deliverables.