Pricing Analyst

Pricing Analyst

You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a Pricing Analyst to support the firm's strategic pricing initiatives through financial analysis, pricing administration, and alternative fee arrangement support that contributes to profitable growth and exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the annual client rate review process by preparing rate analyses, client summaries, and approval documentation.
• Developing pricing proposals, rate cards, and fee arrangements for client pitches, RFPs, and matter opportunities.
• Building and maintaining Excel-based pricing models to analyze blended rates, discounts, staffing scenarios, and pricing alternatives.
• Assisting with the evaluation and implementation of alternative fee arrangements, including preparing financial models and supporting approval processes.
• Producing recurring and ad hoc reports related to pricing, realization, effective rates, leverage, and other key performance metrics.
• Collaborating with attorneys, Business Development, Finance, Billing, and Business Analytics teams to support pricing decisions and reporting needs.
• Creating dashboards, presentations, and other materials that communicate pricing insights and recommendations across the firm.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of experience preparing financial, pricing, budgeting, or analytical reports.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling techniques.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• Experience with legal, financial, reporting, or data visualization systems is a plus.

Pay Range for Candidates in Baltimore, MD $78,000 - $95,000 per year.

The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.

Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.

Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills & Technical Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience preparing financial or pricing related reports.
• Ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm financial matters.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel skills (use of vertical and horizontal lookups, pivot tables and modeling) required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form. Requires ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Familiarity with Aderant suite of products preferred.
• Exposure to Iridium Pricing/Budgeting or Financial Dashboard products preferred.
• Experience in using data visualization tools (i.e., Power BI) a plus.
• Experience with Information Builders and SQL Server Reporting preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is mainly sedentary.