About the Role
The Senior Data Analyst, Risk Management and Compliance supports the Risk department by collecting, analyzing, and translating data into clear insights for management and stakeholders. This role involves developing reports and dashboards, maintaining data integrity, supporting automation, and improving data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Gather, clean, validate, and consolidate data from various sources.
- Partner with data owners to define reporting needs and ensure data quality.
- Develop data models and governance practices for Risk reporting and compliance.
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, risk indicators, and business insights.
- Perform standard and ad-hoc reporting and analysis using SQL, stored procedures, and Excel.
- Lead special projects to advance Risk department data maturity and reporting capabilities.
- Design and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using tools like Excel, Power BI, SSAS, SQL, and VBA.
- Create standardized and ad-hoc reports for leadership and stakeholders.
- Translate complex data into clear narratives and visuals for diverse audiences.
- Establish reporting templates, standards, and automation for consistency and efficiency.
- Work with IT and consultants to define data requirements and support system enhancements.
- Prepare specifications, mock-ups, documentation, and UAT support for reporting initiatives.
- Track data requests, enhancements, customizations, and service requests.
- Present findings through written reports, executive presentations, and visual storytelling.
- Recommend data-informed actions to reduce risk exposure and improve business outcomes.
- Stay current on Risk Management, Firm, and Big Law reporting practices.
- Serve as a liaison among Risk, IT, Compliance, practice groups, and consultants.
- Mentor junior analysts and review their work for accuracy and quality.
- Contribute actionable insights across various Risk functions.
- Ensure accurate, high-quality analysis and reporting.
- Monitor data trends to identify anomalies or shifts in risk metrics.
- Handle confidential firm and client information with integrity and discretion.
- Stay current on data analysis, visualization, automation, and risk-reporting tools.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, efficiency, and data quality.
- Handle additional tasks and projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain data concepts to technical and business audiences.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, use sound judgment, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to data-driven decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
- 5–7 years of data analysis experience, including senior or lead analyst responsibilities.
- Law Firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI, SQL, SSAS, VBA, and Microsoft Excel.
- Access and PowerPoint experience a plus.
- Experience with systems like Intapp Open, Intapp Walls, iManage, 3E, SQL/MySQL/PL-SQL/T-SQL, and ETL or programming frameworks preferred.
- Experience developing data standards, reporting metrics, and mentoring or training analysts preferred.
Skills
- Power BI
- SQL
- SSAS
- VBA
- Microsoft Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Intapp Open
- Intapp Walls
- iManage
- 3E
- SQL/MySQL/PL-SQL/T-SQL
- ETL
- Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Reporting
- Dashboard Development
- Data Visualization
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
Location
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Houston
- New York
- Washington, D.C.
Work Type
- Regular
Experience Level
- Senior
- 5-7 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $101,500 - $132,000 annually
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
- 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
- Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
- Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
- Retirement Plan Consulting
- Anniversary Bonus Program
- Professional Development Programs
- Transportation and Commuter Benefits
- International Travel Insurance
- Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
- Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
- Prepaid Legal Insurance
- Employee Discounts
About the Company
- Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies.
- With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us.
- The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity.
- We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion.
Equal Opportunity
- Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer.
- Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.
- With respect to candidates for employment in Massachusetts, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
- Although Paul Hastings does not use a lie detector test in its typical application process, an employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
