Sr Analyst, Business Intelligence & Analytics

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Summary

The Senior Analyst Business Intelligence & Analytics working in collaboration with and in support of the firms strategic initiatives in the Data Analytics group is responsible for data analytics and data products that support data-informed strategic decision-making across the firm with focused analysis on client profitability segmentation market-informed growth analytics and scalable business intelligence solutions that support the entire firm.

This role supports the firms analytics and reporting capabilities through the development and enhancement of dashboards executive scorecards data models KPI frameworks and automated reporting solutions that combine internal financial data with market research benchmarking and business development insights.

Working with Revenue Strategic Finance Business Development Pricing Technology Finance and business stakeholders this position translates client competitor and financial analysis into meaningful insights that support data-informed decision-making and consistent self-service reporting.

Location

This position can sit in our New York Short Hills or Chicago office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

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.
  

Desired 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 details and the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Education

• Bachelors Degree in Data Science Analytics Finance Economics Accounting Computer Science Business or a related field.
  

Preferred Education

• Masters Degree.
  

Minimum Years of Experience

• 4 years experience in business intelligence data analytics financial analytics or a related field. Experience applying financial market benchmarking or BD data to inform business decisions.
  

Essential Job Expectations

All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and external audiences.

• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient timely and professional manner.

• Meet deadlines manage competing priorities and commit to meeting high standards.

• Comply with firm policies and procedures.

• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.
  

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift carry push pull or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods with occasional walking and standing and occasional travel both domestic and international.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firms discretion.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Interested candidates must apply directly online. Application materials sent via email will not be accepted.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position or participate in the selection process. For accommodation requests please contact

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

This job description provides a concise overview of the role and is not intended to describe all work elements that may be performed. It should not serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions. Job duties requirements and expectations may be modified at the firms discretion at any time. This job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

We are committed to excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people.

The firms expected hiring range for this position is $98990 - $137126 per year depending on the candidates geographic market location.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidates experience skills educational and professional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits if any are provided only where a relocation is required at the firms direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

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