Tactical Opportunities Analyst

Latham & Watkins

. Lead identification and research of strategic and market opportunities across asset classes and sectors interlinking with M&A, private equity, capital markets, banking, and finance .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis and market research, with a strong focus on identifying strategic opportunities across various asset classes. Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and collaborating effectively with stakeholders to enhance team reputation and output.

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Financial AnalysisMarket ResearchConfidentiality ManagementTeam CollaborationAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisMarket Dynamics AnalysisInvestment AnalysisM&A ResearchPrivate Equity AnalysisCapital Markets KnowledgeEconomic Analysis

Soft Skills

TeamworkWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

FinanceInvestmentConsultingAdvisoryAsset ClassesMarket Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead identification and research of strategic and market opportunities across asset classes and sectors interlinking with M&A, private equity, capital markets, banking, and finance
Work closely with Directors and Managers to identify market events impacting the firm and its clients
Perform analysis and adapt it to different industries and products as priorities shift based on macro-economic and market dynamics
Brainstorm market themes as part of the team, contribute ideas, and develop others’ ideas
Design and execute quantitative and qualitative analysis from broad market themes to single-name analysis across industries and products
Support team projects as needed
Engage with key stakeholders to embed the team’s reputation and work output through the firm and clients
Protect and maintain sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a finance or economics component, preferably
A minimum of six (6) months of full-time professional work experience (excluding internships) in finance, investment, consulting, and advisory
Strong teamwork and collaborative skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information
Work in a hybrid and in-office presence at the New York office

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