Senior Financial Data Engineer

About the role

The Senior Financial Data Engineer is an integral part of Latham & Watkins' Technology and Information Services team. This role will develop and deliver data analysis initiatives, including data modeling, financial forecasting, reporting, visualizations, and ad hoc research to support financial decision-making. They will design and maintain data visualizations using Tableau and Power BI, and apply storytelling techniques to translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights that meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Performing complex data analysis and financial forecasting to derive actionable insights, while ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Applying an understanding of financial data to proactively identify opportunities where enhanced analytics can add significant value to the organization.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, particularly the Financial Insights & Consulting (FIC) team, to develop detailed requirements for data projects and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Advocating for the adoption of dashboards and predictive models by demonstrating their value in data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
• Working closely with firm management, senior leadership, and various departments, including the FIC team, to support data-driven initiatives and optimize reporting tools.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.

Qualifications

• Possess strong knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and proficiency in Tableau and Power BI, including the use of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) for complex calculations, measures, and analytical modelling, along with familiarity with Python and other programming languages.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform complex data analysis and financial forecasting, and to derive actionable insights.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey data findings and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, economics, finance, or a related field, preferably.
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience with Structured Query Language (SQL), data visualization, complex data analysis, and financial data analysis.
• Proven experience with Tableau, Power BI, and other data visualization tools.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and a welcoming environment. They will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).