Director of Strategic and Tactical Opportunities

Latham & Watkins

. Expand the Strategic and Tactical Opportunities group’s presence across the United States .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $350,000 - $400,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic analysis, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on translating complex market insights into actionable recommendations. Proven ability to manage high-performing teams and foster collaboration while maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.

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Strategic AnalysisProject LeadershipStakeholder EngagementFinancial Market KnowledgeConfidential Information Management

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Hard Skills

Investment BankingInvestment ManagementEquity ResearchManagement ConsultingCorporate FinanceMarket AnalysisStrategic AdvisoryAnalytical ApproachesActionable InsightsResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationExecutive PresenceCollaborative Culture BuildingAnalytical JudgmentCommercial Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

JDMBA

Industry Keywords

Financial ProductsProfessional ServicesInstitutional InvestorsCorporate ClientsEmerging Themes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Expand the Strategic and Tactical Opportunities group’s presence across the United States
Manage the U.S.-based team
Establish strategic priorities and lead projects
Allocate resources effectively and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture
Partner with senior partners, client teams, firm leadership, clients, and external stakeholders
Monitor markets, industries, financial products, and emerging themes
Translate complex market and industry developments into commercially relevant insights and actionable recommendations
Identify and evaluate opportunities across sectors, geographies, products, and transactions
Connect market developments with the firm’s capabilities, relationships, and strategic priorities
Lead high-profile, strategically important projects from inception through delivery
Define analytical approaches, mobilize resources, and ensure rigorous, high-quality outputs
Travel regularly to other Latham offices and client locations worldwide

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree
A JD, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree from a leading global institution, preferably
A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in investment banking, investment management, equity research, management consulting, strategic advisory, corporate finance, or a related field
Demonstrated progression into senior roles with responsibility for leading complex, high-impact work and advising senior stakeholders
Proven experience developing market, investment or strategic analysis and translating complex information into clear, actionable insights
A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience
Experience working with law firms, professional services firms, institutional investors or sophisticated corporate clients, preferably
Exceptional analytical, strategic and commercial judgment
Deep knowledge of financial markets, industries and products
Outstanding communication and executive presence
Ability to engage effectively with senior management, partners, clients, investors, and other external stakeholders
Ability to protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
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
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Flexible work arrangement supporting a combination of in-office and remote work