Rates Analysis Analyst

Baker & McKenzie LLP
  • Chicago, IL
    10 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Information

    Posting Date

    29-Sep-2026

    Requisition ID

    3565

    States/Provinces/Cities

    Buenos Aires

    Location Type

    Hybrid

    Business Unit

    Business Professionals

    Function

    Finance

    Full Time or Part Time

    Full Time

    Description & Requirements

    The Rates Analysis Analyst will deliver accurate and timely rates analysis and administration throughout the client rates lifecycle. The role involves reviewing and interpreting client pricing arrangements, maintaining rates in Firm systems, and supporting accurate and compliant billing outcomes.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Review and interpret client agreements, engagement terms, rate schedules and fee arrangements.
    • Calculate, validate and perform data-quality checks on client, matter and timekeeper rates.
    • Set up, maintain and update rates accurately in SAP and other Firm systems.
    • Support client and matter onboarding through pricing analysis, system configuration, validation and approval tracking.
    • Apply rate cards, discounts, volume-based arrangements and client-specific exceptions.
    • Investigate rate-related queries, eBilling rejections and pricing discrepancies.
    • Support annual and ad hoc rate reviews, including calculations, validation and system implementation.
    • Maintain accurate pricing documentation and tracking records.
    • Follow established procedures and controls to support contractual compliance and minimise errors, rework and revenue leakage.
    • Collaborate with Rates, Revenue, Billing, eBilling, Pricing Strategy, Finance and Client Service teams.

    Requirements, qualifications and experience:

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline is preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
    • Previous experience in rates, pricing, billing, finance operations, data administration or a professional services environment is advantageous.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret detailed agreements, pricing information and data.
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, consistent and timely delivery.
    • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
    • Experience with financial or enterprise systems is advantageous. SAP experience is preferred but not required.
    • Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.
    • Ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks, meet deadlines and communicate potential delivery risks.
    • Ability to follow defined procedures and controls while identifying exceptions, discrepancies and potential risks.
    • Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different locations and time zones.
    • Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes, systems and skills.
    • Flexibility to work an agreed shift pattern where required to support business and regional coverage.

    About us

    Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.

    Additional Information

    Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Bakeryunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Administrationunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Fee Scheduleunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Strategyunmatched
    • Financial Systemsunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Product Pricingunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • System Validationunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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