Specialist, Financial Analytics & AI… at Reed Smith LLP · San…

Summary: Reed Smith LLP is a leading legal solutions provider, and they are seeking an Analyst for Financial Analytics & AI Intelligence. This entry-level role supports financial reporting, operational analytics, and AI market intelligence, providing a development path toward senior analyst and management positions within the company. Responsibilities: - Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking - Collect, organize, validate, and analyze financial and operational data - Support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and pricing initiatives - Identify trends and prepare insights for leadership - Support billing, collections, procurement, and operational reporting - Document operational processes and standard operating procedures - Prepare executive presentations and business review materials - Research emerging AI technologies, legal technology vendors, and enterprise software - Monitor AI industry trends, funding activity, acquisitions, and product releases - Maintain an internal AI market intelligence repository for the Reed Smith AI Lab - Prepare executive summaries, vendor comparisons, and technology evaluations - Assist with testing and evaluating new AI tools and platforms - Support proof-of-concept initiatives and cross-functional projects - Assist with client demonstrations and leadership presentations - Participate in operational improvement and business transformation initiatives - Identify opportunities to automate reporting and operational processes - Maintain documentation and knowledge repositories Required Qualifications: - Recent graduates are encouraged to apply - 0-2 years of professional experience - Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office - Ability to learn quickly and collaborate in a fast-paced environment - Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform tasks requiring prolonged and/or extensive computer use - Ability to use computers, telecommunications, and digital collaboration tools to perform core job responsibilities - Ability to communicate effectively - Ability to maintain attention to detail while analyzing complex information, managing multiple priorities, and applying sound judgment to decisions - Ability to access, use, and safeguard confidential and sensitive information while performing job responsibilities in work environments that support confidentiality, privacy, and information security requirements - Ability to work extended hours as required to meet project, client, or business needs Preferred Qualifications: - Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in analytics, finance, consulting, AI, or technology preferred - Experience in legal or professional services is a plus but not required - Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or similar analytics tools preferred - Interest in AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Harvey, Claude, or similar technologies Required Skills: Financial reporting, Dashboard creation, KPI tracking, Data validation, Budgeting, Forecasting, Profitability analysis, Pricing analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, AI platforms, Organizational abilities Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan, Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Virtual Health Services, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Coverage, Long-Term Disability Coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Family Leave (for eligible Exempt and Non-Exempt staff), Transportation Benefit, Back-up Child Care Services, College Coach Program, Pet Insurance, Paid Sick Time (for Exempt staff), Paid Time Off (available to all full-time, non-temporary employees), Tuition assistance, Generous 401(k) plan