International Rates - London, United Kingdom - Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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Works as part of the Rates and Timekeeping Team within the Pricing Support Unit (PSU) Department on day-to-day responsibilities of the team in relation to rates, timekeeping and financial system data.


Location overview:
London

Our London office is at the heart of our global network, in one of the most exciting world cities.

London is arguably the world's greatest financial centre:
all of the world's leading financial institutions have a significant presence here. It's home to the headquarters of more than 100 of Europe's largest companies.

Our London team has a reputation that's second to none. They're the team the world's leading businesses turn to for help with their most challenging problems. They work with colleagues around the world on complex, cross-border deals and disputes.

Whether you join as a lawyer, a recent graduate or in a business services role, London is a great place to work.


You will have the opportunity to work on challenging, engaging work that will give you the opportunity to make your mark and progress your career.

We believe there is no better place to work.

Key responsibilities and deliverables- Working within the Rates and Timekeeping team on rates implementation and organizational system and rates changes- Working to support the broader PSU department to accurately capture panel information and provide proposed systems solutions to complex rates matters- Supporting housekeeping and financial systems data- Supporting the Timekeeping process by assisting internal teams with the management of grading information and time recording numbers as part of the Starter, Mover, Leaver (SML) process- Ensuring familiarisation and understanding of the finance system in depth in order to carry out Rate and Timekeeping duties efficiently, investigate any system errors and make or recommend amendments- Extracting analytical information from XL cube- Providing support to the Rates and Timekeeping team within Pricing Support with ad hoc responsibilities from time to time

Key requirements (skills/experience)


Required:

  • Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
  • Comfortable dealing with local and global stakeholders in relation to rates, timekeeping and finance system matters
  • Confident and professional manner with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
  • Strong excel skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to analyse and interpret data well and work through problems in a reasoned manner
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage own time effectively
  • Selfmotivating and proactive, especially when under pressure
  • Strong team player

Desirable:

  • Experience with 3E or similar finance systems
  • Previous experience in a corporate environment such as legal, professional services, financial services
Freshfields Overview

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality.

We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it most matters, wherever in the world that may be.

The Firm has over 2,400 lawyers in 28 offices around the world, providing a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments.


Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish.

We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams.

Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people which is through the Being Freshfields principles, outlined below:

  • we show respect to everyone
  • we are there for one another
  • we are open with each other
  • we are positive role models


We think and work globally - we don't just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world.

We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn't just what we do, it is what we excel at.

We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps.

We aim to add value in everything we do - we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgements and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate.


Freshfields is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds make important and positive contributions to our business and how we service our clients.

Inclusion
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