Data Scientist

About Latham & Watkins:

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role:

The Data Scientist is an integral part of Latham’s Audit & Advisory team. This role will be responsible for helping to advise on and construct advanced analytics and data science models and insights throughout the firm, while working on data science and advanced analytics projects that serve across functions, departments, and geographies. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Other key responsibilities include:

Working with team members and independently to execute data science and advanced analytics solutions that provide answers to key business problems and ultimately drive actions for stakeholders throughout the organisation

Aggregating data from a variety of non-server-based sources, identifies new sources, and streamlines collection and processing where possible

Applying knowledge of statistics, predictive modelling, and advanced mathematics to highlight patterns, identify trends, predict future outcomes, answer key business questions, and make valuable discoveries from given non-server data sets

Summarizing complex findings and advice for stakeholders of varying levels of analytical knowledge so that insights are easily digestible and actionable

Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers

We’d love to hear from you if you:

Demonstrate strong knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and predictive modelling and experience with proper applications and interpretations of results (i.e. clustering, regression analysis, random forest, etc.)

Possess the ability to accurately perform and comprehend results of advanced analytics and modelling techniques and communicate data findings to senior management

Exhibit proficiency with Python

And have:

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Data Science, Statistics, Math, Economics or related field

Relevant work experience in data science, data consulting, or applied statistics

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:

Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance

A pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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.