Strategy and Planning Analyst

About the role

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm with approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government across Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on Law.com's UK A-List twice in the past three years.

The Strategy team supports firm leadership in making strategic business decisions through rigorous research, analysis, and assessment. Projects span many disciplines given the firm's wide range of practice areas, client segments, and geographic markets. Team members have diverse backgrounds and share a commitment to excellence, working collaboratively with a strong sense of purpose.

The ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, patient, and poised; enjoys a supportive team environment; takes ownership of assignments to the highest standard; and has experience, aptitude, and interest in both quantitative and qualitative business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis: Independently gather, analyze, structure, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative business, external market, and competitor data and information, as well as examine aspects of the firm's client base, capabilities, and economics to find patterns and draw implications.
• Project management and work planning: Develop hypotheses and determine how to explore them; apply effective time management to balance multiple efforts and consistently meet deadlines while ensuring the highest level of accuracy, organization, documentation, communication, and follow-through.
• Emerging decision support: Present findings through compelling and logical deliverables such as qualitative and quantitative exhibits and discrete sections of written reports; work closely and iteratively with teammates to create polished, client-ready deliverables.

Qualifications

• Adaptable and flexible given the dynamic nature of the strategy team's work and evolving demands and priorities
• Aptitude for complex research and analytical work with demonstrated strengths and interest in problem solving
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner, take ownership of work, and contribute to team success
• Willingness to receive and provide constructive feedback
• Capable of multi-tasking, sometimes under time-sensitive conditions
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and listening
• Collaborative mindset with ability to build relationships and contribute to a positive work environment
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
• Undergraduate degree and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, ideally in a professional services environment

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards package including health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development opportunities, career growth opportunities, and a collegial and supportive culture. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance.

Pay

Anticipated starting salary range (varies by geographic location):

• Boston: $101,900 – $155,350
• New York: $111,100 – $169,450

The actual offered rate will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

Schedule

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development, and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.