Tactical Opportunities Manager
Tactical Opportunities Manager
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About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
The Tactical Opportunities Manager is an integral part of Lathams Global Finance team and will be responsible for identifying and analyzing industry shifts and market dislocations while working closely with the Managing Director and Directors of the team to identify market events that will impact the firm and its clients. This role will be located in our New Yorkoffice. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and inoffice presence.
About the Tactical Opportunities Team
The candidate will be an integral part of the Tactical Opportunities team a unique concept for the legal industry which blends financial and market investment research with internal firm strategy to identify new business opportunities for the Firm and its clients.
Team members have prior experience in investment banking equity research management consulting and the legal industry at industryleading institutions. This blend of skillsets enables the team to analyse a range of asset classes sectors and jurisdictions.
With this they provide strategic direction to the Firm on positioning into market shifts. The team also actively presents targeted market intelligence to current and prospective clients ranging from investment funds (including PE Special Situations & Private Credit fund managers) Corporates and State Enterprises. The team also engages with advisory intermediaries to discuss relevant trends and situations.
The team works seamlessly across jurisdictions practices and industry sectors.
About the Tactical Opportunities Manager Role
The Tactical Opportunities Manager takes the lead in identifying and analyzing industry shifts and market dislocations with a particular focus on the US market. They engage with internal stakeholders and external clients of the firm to deliver the teams output.
The majority of the team is based in London. The manager role in New York will expand the physical presence of the team with the support of analysts.
While this position is located in New York there will be travel to other Latham global offices and clients offices. Additionally with the majority of the Tactical Opportunities team based in London we expect regular travel to London to nurture a strong team spirit and efficient working practices and we are looking for a person with strong autonomy and initiative.
In return we will provide you with multiple opportunities to push your thinking and develop your skillset across new industries and regions with exposure to internal and external stakeholders across the Latham & Watkins network whilst contributing to the success of the Firm. We offer a competitive salary as well as a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. For the right candidate we will look to sponsor a work visa if needed.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Brainstorming ideas as part of the team actively contributing insight on market themes and commercial opportunities and building on others proposals
- Designing and executing quantitative and qualitative analysis on broad market themes down to singlename analysis across different industries and products
- Leading some of the larger projects the team takes on organizing resourcing and timely delivery and keeping team management informed of key developments
- Helping partners across the firm build their practice and relationships with clients guiding them through market opportunities in advance of client presentations as well as contributing to business plans pitching competitive analysis and client profiles
- Presenting findings investment opportunities and recommendations to a range of global investor and corporate clients as well as partners and management to help inform strategic directions for the firm
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate excellent quantitative and qualitative analysis skills with exemplary attention to detail
- Exhibit strong presentation skills and the ability to demonstrate gravitas in front of senior management partners and clients
- Display strong autonomy and decisiveness as well as excellent adaptability
And have:
- A Bachelors degree or an equivalent; an MBA preferably
- A minimum of four 4 years of experience in the finance investment consulting advisory or legal industry
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Wellbeing programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources wellbeing events and more)
- Professional Development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Please click here to view the full job description for this role.
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Pay Range
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
