Business Analyst

Posted 26 Days Ago
New York, NY, USA
In-Office
65K-85K Annually
Entry level
Legal Tech
The Role
Delivers recurring and ad hoc financial, operational, and productivity analytics across departments. Analyzes billing, collections, inventory, staffing, utilization, profitability, and other performance metrics. Develops reports, dashboards, written analyses, and executive summaries; maintains reporting tools, databases, templates, and visualizations; validates data quality; and collaborates with finance teams on strategic and operational initiatives.
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Build Your Career with Milbank!Milbank is a premier international law firm handling high-profile, complex cases and business transactions through 11 offices worldwide. Our offices work together on an integrated basis, giving us an extraordinary global presence and allowing us to serve a client base that includes the world's leading companies and financial institutions. Milbank is internationally recognized as a leader in major corporate/finance transactions (such as M&A, structured finance, banking, capital markets and project and transportation finance), litigation (including complex commercial, intellectual property, securities and white collar), financial restructuring, and trusts and estates. About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our team. As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for delivering financial, operational, and productivity analytics that support multiple departments.

Success in this role requires strong communication and collaboration, a proactive and adaptable approach, positive working relationships, and a commitment to exceptional results.


This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.


Reports To: Practice Analytics Senior Manager / Director of Practice Analytics


What You'll Do
  • Prepare and distribute recurring analytic reports.
  • Analyze financial and operational metrics including billings, collections, realization, inventory, productivity, utilization, discounts, and write-offs.
  • Develop written analyses and executive summaries that highlight business trends, performance drivers, and strategic opportunities.
  • Respond to requests by producing customized reports, data analyses, and business intelligence solutions.
  • Maintain and enhance reporting tools, templates, databases, and visualizations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Perform detailed quality control reviews to validate data integrity and ensure accuracy of reports and presentations.
  • Collaborate with finance teams to support strategic and operational initiatives.
  • Approach with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Experience in analytics, finance, business intelligence, reporting, or a related analytical function preferred.
  • Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment preferred.
  • Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable team player with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex reporting and data analysis.
  • Experience working with reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, and enterprise databases.
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to manage large data sets and translate findings into meaningful business insights.

Key Competencies

  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Customer-focused approach with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable team player with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

Our collaborative culture encourages knowledge sharing, professional growth, and partnership across teams. Employees can work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and make an impact in a dynamic and client-focused environment. If you're looking for a workplace where you can grow professionally, build strong relationships, and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Benefits Include
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
 Compensation

The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $65,000 to $85,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location as well as the needs of the firm. This position is eligible for overtime pay.

We look forward to learning more about you!


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Experience in analytics, finance, business intelligence, reporting, or a related analytical function
  • Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex reporting and data analysis
  • Experience working with reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, and enterprise databases
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to manage large data sets and translate findings into meaningful business insights
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
1,495 Employees
Year Founded: 1866

What We Do

Milbank is a premier international law firm handling high-profile, complex cases and business transactions through 12 offices worldwide. Our offices work together on an integrated basis, giving us an extraordinary global presence and allowing us to serve a client base that includes the world's leading companies and financial institutions. Milbank is internationally recognized as a leader in major corporate/finance transactions (such as M&A, structured finance, banking, capital markets and project and transportation finance), litigation (including complex commercial, intellectual property, securities and white collar), financial restructuring, and trusts and estates.

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