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The Sr. Analyst, Financial Analysis for Client Support will support the Director of Financial Analysis for Client Support (“Director”) by helping to prepare financial models and reports related to complex corporate transactions (including equity and debt financings, leveraged buy-outs, reorganizations, down rounds, alternative financings and mergers and acquisitions). The Sr. Analyst will also contribute to administrative projects as requested by the Director. 

What You'll Do: 

• Prepare, update and revise financial models related to corporate transactions 
• Create financial schedules for merger agreements 
• Assist with the preparation of waterfall analysis and pro forma capitalization tables 
• Assist with the creation of allocation schedules 
• Work with the Director to quality check spreadsheets and other work product 
• Communicate internally with attorneys to confirm data and information regarding transactions 
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis with instruction from the Senior Manager 
• Prepare reports to support case teams’ analysis of corporate transactions with instruction from the Director 
• Understand financial information and concepts that are communicated verbally and be able to create an Excel spreadsheet that clearly and accurately reflects the information conveyed 
• Assist the Director with internal reporting and knowledge management efforts 
• Assist the Director with various administrative projects as needed 

Who You Are: 

• 5 or more years of professional experience with a focus on financial modeling 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, with a demonstrated high level of academic achievement 
• Progress toward a CFA preferred, but not required 
• Possess a strong background in Finance 
• Possess intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills 
• Possess a basic knowledge of various types of corporate entities and transactions 
• Have an exceptional level of attention to detail and the ability to cross-check data to ensure accuracy and completeness 
• Have the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and to meet deadlines 
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills 
• Exercise excellent judgment and maintain the highest level of confidentiality 
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced work environment 
• Have flexibility to work often extended and unpredictable hours 

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Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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This position is eligible for overtime: No

Target Salary Range: Boston $85,100 - $127,600 | Los Angeles $85,100 - $127,600 | New York $90,100 - $135,100 | Philadelphia $80,000 - $120,000 | San Francisco $95,300 - $142,900 | Santa Monica $85,100 - $127,600 | Silicon Valley $95,300 - $142,900 | Washington DC $85,100 - $127,600