Tactical Opportunities Analyst

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

4d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tactical Opportunities Analyst is an integral part of Latham & Watkins’ Global Finance team. The role leads identification and research of strategic and market opportunities across asset classes and sectors that connect with practice areas including M&A, private equity, capital markets, banking, and finance. The Analyst works closely with team Directors and Managers to identify market events that may affect the firm and its clients. The position is located in the New York office and may be eligible for a flexible schedule allowing hybrid and in-office work.

Requirements

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, including the ability to foster these skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A minimum of six months of full-time professional work experience, excluding internships, in finance, investment, consulting, or advisory.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably with a finance or economics component.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market information and adapt analysis to different industries and products as priorities shift with macroeconomic and market dynamics.
• Brainstorm market themes with the team, actively contribute ideas, and develop the ideas of others.
• Design and execute quantitative and qualitative analysis on broad market themes through single-name analysis across industries and products.
• Support team projects as needed.
• Engage with key stakeholders to embed the team’s reputation and work output throughout the firm and with clients.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package, with bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance.
• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• A generous 401(k) plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year.
• PTO accruing 23 days during the first year of employment and increasing with tenure.
• Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, medical resources, and well-being events.
• Professional development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

What This Job Offers

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