Senior Data Analyst, Risk Management and Compliance

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world’s top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

Senior Data Analyst, Risk Management and Compliance

Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Washington, D.C.

Regular

We have an opening for a Senior Data Analyst, Risk Management and Compliance.

The Senior Data Analyst, Risk Management and Compliance supports Risk department reporting by collecting, analyzing, and translating data into clear insights for management, General Counsel, partners, and Risk stakeholders. The role develops reports and dashboards, maintains data integrity across Risk systems, supports automation and system initiatives, and partners with Risk, IT, and consultants to improve data-driven decision-making.

In this capacity, the Senior Data Analyst, Risk Management and Compliance will:

Data Collection and Management

• Gather, clean, validate, and consolidate data from Risk systems, databases, spreadsheets, APIs, and external sources;

• Partner with data owners to define reporting needs, ensure data quality, and resolve inconsistencies; and

• Develop data models and governance practices that support Risk reporting, compliance, information governance, and operational metrics.

• Analyze complex quantitative and qualitative datasets to identify trends, risk indicators, root causes, and business insights;

• Use SQL, stored procedures, Excel, and other tools to perform standard and ad-hoc reporting and analysis; and

• Lead special projects that advance Risk department data maturity and reporting capabilities.

• Design and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Excel, Power BI, SSAS, SQL, VBA, or similar tools;

• Create standardized and ad-hoc reports for leadership, General Counsel, partners, and Risk stakeholders;

• Translate complex data into clear narratives and visuals for technical and non-technical audiences; and

• Establish reporting templates, standards, and automation to improve consistency and efficiency.

• Work with IT and consultants to define data requirements, support integrations, and test report automation or system enhancements;

• Prepare specifications, mock-ups, documentation, and UAT support for reporting and system initiatives; and

• Track data requests, enhancements, customizations, and service requests through completion.

• Present findings through written reports, executive presentations, and visual storytelling;

• Recommend data-informed actions to reduce risk exposure and improve business outcomes; and

• Stay current on Risk Management, Firm, and Big Law reporting practices and metrics.

• Serve as a liaison among Risk, IT, Compliance, practice groups, and outside consultants on data and reporting needs;

• Mentor junior analysts and review work for accuracy, quality, and consistency; and

• Contribute actionable insights across Business Intake, Information Governance, Compliance, and other Risk functions.

• Ensure accurate, high-quality analysis and reporting across deliverables;

• Monitor data trends to identify anomalies or shifts in risk metrics; and

• Handle confidential firm and client…