Global Finance Trainee

3 weeks ago


Los Angeles, United States Latham & Watkins LLP Full time

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 Global Finance Trainee is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team and will be responsible for providing support to the Global Finance Department while participating in a Global Finance Training Program, during which they spend four to six months in department teams before landing in a role within the department , while participating in general business skills training and department-specific training led by a manager, supervisor, or team member. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Los Angeles. Please note that the start date for this program will be Summer 2025 and that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Within the Global Finance Department, there are opportunities to join either the Financial Analysis rotation or the Financial Transactions and Control rotation.

On the Financial Analysis rotation, you would be enabling data-driven decision making through quantitative analysis and financial reports. You may be engaged in financial planning and budgeting, expense analysis, fee proposals, advanced analytics, building and updating financial models, strategic projects, preparing reports, leveraging technology to provide insights into financial performance and day-to-day activity, and providing analytical support to attorneys, the department, and other firm management as requested.

For the Financial Transactions and Control rotation, you would be engaged in supporting and controlling key financial transactions of the firm. Areas you may be part of include financial reporting, statutory reporting, client billing and account services, accounts payable, asset management, procurement and vendor management, general ledger, retirement benefits and financial well-being, and treasury functions.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

Participating in professional development skills training led by the Learning & Development and Career Navigator teams Shadowing junior members of the department to gain exposure and insight into day-to-day tasks and responsibilities within the respective department Providing administrative support relevant to the department; assisting with all tasks supporting the staff in the designated department Providing a high level of customer service to internal and external clients Utilizing programs such as Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint as requested

We’d love to hear from you if you:

Exhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm Possess the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to convey department procedures and objectives in a professional and tactful manner

And have:

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent (by the start date of the program) Prior work experience or internships, preferably

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 Latham’s 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 Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more) Professional Development programs Employee discounts And more

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)​. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.

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Pay Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.



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