Analyst II: Financial Technology Process

Overview

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Accounting and Analysis department in our Chicago office, as an Analyst II: Financial Technology Process.

The Analyst II: Financial Technology Process is responsible for developing the Global Financial Technology & Strategy team's best practices for workflow management, process engineering and optimization, and the technology and operational tactics used in streamlining the team's offerings to its clients. The incumbent for this role will be a key member of the team and use his/her skillset to design, build, and deliver data-driven strategies which will build the foundation for the team to scale its capabilities in a high-demand and high-growth environment. The incumbent will liaise with other members of the Global Financial Technology & Strategy team, as well as members and stakeholders of the global Finance & Accounting organization and other Business Services organizations across the firm.

The Analyst will analyze and understand business requirements, identify potential solutions, develop actionable technical specifications, and own project delivery timelines while ensuring smooth communication with colleagues at all levels of the organization. This position also contributes to identifying new opportunities for automation, standardization, and enhanced reporting capabilities that support data-informed decision-making across Finance & Accounting and Firm leadership.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Develops workflow and process automation solutions using tools such as Power Platform
• Contributes to process improvements and knowledge sharing within Finance & Accounting
• Works with the Data Architecture team to assist with developing scalable, reliable data pipelines and workflow processes to manage the flow of data into, out of, and between systems
• Identifies appropriate data sources and how they interact with others, assists with proposing logical data models, and ensures adherence to governance and quality standards.
• Works with internal business stakeholders to scope, design, and deploy process solutions that meet real-world needs and automate existing workflows
• Documents existing processes and workflows, and recommends areas for improvement, which may include requirements definitions, mock-ups, wireframes, and data mapping
• Advises team and Finance & Accounting leadership on ways to leverage technology solutions to support strategic decision-making, improve operations, and be more efficient and accurate
• Participates in the evaluation of new process and workflow management applications deemed to be appropriate for the Global Financial Technology & Strategy team
• Manages backlog of enhancement requests, defects, and optimization opportunities
• Tracks and reports issues and risks, escalating as needed to senior team members
• Fosters strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared knowledge across Finance & Accounting and Technology teams

Project Support & Integration:

• Supports business and functional requirements gathering for the Global Financial Technology & Strategy team's projects
• Helps ensure alignment between project goals and business requirements
• Monitors timelines, deliverables, and dependencies in coordination with project team leads
• Maintain project status documentation and provide regular updates to the Assistant Director: Global Financial Technology & Strategy and other project stakeholders
• Creates process maps, use cases, user stories, and other project documentation
• Provides subject matter expertise on workflow automation and business process management platforms during software evaluations and vendor engagements
• Assists in system transitions, migrations, and training of end-users as needed

Qualifications

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree or certifications a plus)
• 3–5 years of experience in a process analyst, financial analyst or a project coordination role, preferably within the legal or professional services industry
• Experience developing and deploying workflow automation solutions using platforms such as Power Platform required
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Databricks, Tableau) and their development lifecycle required
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite required
• Strong understanding of financial processes and data structures (experience with Aderant or legal practice management systems is a plus)
• Knowledge of financial operations or the economic model of how a large international law firm functions is preferred
• Experience working with multiple organizational data sources required
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to balance short-term execution with long-term vision
• Proactive, organized, and collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset

Performance Traits:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to investigate and assess complex systems to propose technical solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Encourages free thought, initiative, and empowers others to take ownership of their responsibilities
• Strong organization and time management skills, priority-setting, and troubleshooting, especially when responding to unanticipated business requirements
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the team
• Able to effectively communicate and influence others outside the direct chain of reporting
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Willing to challenge the status quo, in a constructive and professional manner

Physical Requirements:

• May require travel to other offices as needed

The typical pay scale for this position is between $98,000 and $130,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified. 

The 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.

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.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Salary : $98,000 - $130,000