Senior Specialist, Strategy

White & Case LLP
94,500
vision insurance, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
Jan 03, 2025
Senior Specialist, Strategy Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary As part of the Strategy team, you will play a critical role in formulating and executing projects that are vital to achieving the Firm's vision. You will work on global projects that impact every practice within the Firm, providing you significant opportunities to build and enhance your strategic and analytical skillset. Under the direction of the Global Director of Strategy, you will collaborate with the Executive Committee (EC), Strategy Committees and task forces, relevant functional leaders, and Strategy team to drive initiatives from strategy formulation to execution. . Duties and Accountabilities¹ Working closely with the broader Strategy team, internal stakeholders, and external consultants, you are expected to utilize broad consulting skills such as gathering, cleansing, and analyzing data; developing pertinent and thoughtful insights; contributing to the creation of deliverables in PowerPoint, Excel, and Visualization Tools (e.g., Power BI); creating work plans and managing competing deadlines. Specifics include: Strategy Project Support Contribute to the development of project plans and timelines Assist in gathering and documenting project requirements Participate in interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand Firm and project-specific goals and deliverables Data Analysis and Insights Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support project objectives Prepare data visualizations and summaries to communicate findings Use analytical tools and techniques to identify trends and insights Benchmarking Conduct industry and market research to support project recommendations Benchmark Firm practices against market standards and best practices Compile research findings into concise and actionable reports Solution Development and Implementation Develop hypotheses and research solutions, frameworks, and methodologies to address project-specific requirements, using accurate and appropriate sources (e.g., interviewing partners, researching 3rd party data sources) Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and evaluate potential solutions Assist in the creation of project documentation, reports, and presentations Provide support during the implementation of recommendations Assist in training end users on new approaches and systems Monitor and report on the progress of implementation activities Collaboration and Communication Maintain the Strategy team's online document repositories Support senior leaders in executing project tasks, activities, and ad hoc strategy requests Personal Development Seek feedback from team members and key stakeholders to improve performance Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and methodologies Participate in training and development programs Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related/relevant field At least one year of experience in consulting, business analysis, banking, or related roles Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio); familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, PowerBI) is a plus Demonstrated familiarity with key business concepts and experience with financial analysis is preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Confident and able to work with senior stakeholders Strong organizational and time management skills Location and Reporting This is a hybrid role based in our New York office. This role reports to the Global Director of Strategy. Equal Opportunities White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com. Benefits White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. ¹The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. Primary Location : United States-New York Expected Workplace : Hybrid Job Posting : Oct 24, 2024, 8:17:55 PM Salary range for New York market: 94,500 - 144,000 US Dollars (USD) Yearly Salary range in other markets will vary