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Sr Analyst, Business Intelligence & Analytics

DLA Piper · Short Hills, NJ · 1 wk ago
Hybrid$99k–$137k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Senior Analyst, Business Intelligence & Analytics works within the Data Analytics group to support the firm’s strategic initiatives. The role delivers data analytics and data products that enable data‑informed decision‑making across the firm, focusing on client profitability, segmentation, market‑informed growth analytics, and scalable business intelligence solutions. It involves developing and enhancing dashboards, executive scorecards, data models, KPI frameworks, and automated reporting solutions that combine internal financial data with market research, benchmarking, and business development insights. The analyst partners with Revenue, Strategic Finance, Business Development, Pricing, Technology, Finance, and other stakeholders to translate client, competitor, and financial analysis into meaningful insights that support self‑service reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Provide analytical support and reporting for strategic planning initiatives for Vertical leads, the Global Finance Committee Head, Practice Group leadership, and Business Development leadership.
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams to align analytics products with business priorities.
  • Collaborate with the Manager, Strategic Finance & Market Analytics to align recommendations with business priorities.
  • Conduct profitability analysis across clients, sectors, segmentation, matters, and practices.
  • Analyze and highlight growth opportunities and margin risks using financial, market, and benchmarking data.
  • Translate analytical requirements and outputs for strategic business questions.
  • Develop reusable data models that connect financial, operational, revenue, pricing, and market sources.
  • Support the development of KPI definitions, calculation logic, ownership, and governance standards.
  • Automate recurring reporting to improve timeliness, consistency, and efficiency.
  • Support self‑service reporting through dashboards, documentation, and user guidance.
  • Maintain reporting quality, metric consistency, and stakeholder confidence in results.

Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, data modeling, visualization, SQL, reporting automation, and data‑quality management.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and maintaining dashboards, data models, automated reporting, and executive‑ready analysis.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and synthesize complex financial, operational, market, and business data into meaningful insights.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and data storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts and analytical findings effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills to work effectively across different teams and business functions.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Analytics, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
  • Preferred: Master’s Degree.
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in business intelligence, data analytics, financial analytics, or a related field.
  • Experience applying financial, market, benchmarking, or business development data to inform business decisions.
  • Essential expectations: communicate effectively verbally and in writing; produce high‑quality work and respond to correspondence efficiently; meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to high standards; comply with firm policies and procedures; maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Pay

The expected hiring range is $98,990 – $137,126 per year, varying by geographic market. Compensation also depends on experience, skills, education, professional background, and overall qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule; the position may be based in New York, Short Hills, or Chicago office with a combination of remote and in‑office work determined at hire.

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