Conflict & New Client Analyst

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A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration. For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives. We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration.

What are we looking for?

The Conflict & New Client Analyst, to be based in London, will be responsible for processing conflict checks using the firm's New Business Intake ('NBI') workflow and ensuring any anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance obligations are attended to. Reporting to the Senior Client and Matter Inception Manager in the UK, the successful candidate will process conflict checks, handle anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, and sanctions aspects of the Risk & Compliance team, and register Client Due Diligence information.

Areas of focus and responsibilities

• Compare the scope of work to be undertaken and the conflict check details and if required, seek additional information.
• Process conflict checks received via the automated NBI process. Analyze search results and determine whether the new matter is clear of an ethical or commercial conflict.
• Proactively follow up when seeking information to resolve potential conflicts.
• Escalate conflict issues to senior management with clear analysis.
• Maintain and update the conflict search database.
• Record all conflict research, communication and analysis for compliance and auditing.
• Send conflict search listings and monitor responses.
• Check client and associated parties through online PEP/sanctions screening tool and undertake research on Politically Exposed Persons.
• Process, check and record client due diligence documentation.
• Create and manage restricted groups and information barriers.
• Maintain various Risk & Compliance records and registers.
• Deal with business acceptance queries including conflicts and anti-money laundering ID queries.

Key skills and experience

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience gained within the legal professional services environment.
• Knowledge of international rules around conflicts of interests.
• Knowledge of international anti-money laundering legislation.
• Degree or other relevant qualifications.
• Highly PC literate – experience using Elite 3E, IntApp Open or similar management systems is desirable.
• Strategic thinker with commercial awareness.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong customer focus and service orientation.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and using own initiative, manage own workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Adaptable to new systems, procedures and requirements of role.
• Flexible approach: willing to assist others in achieving team objectives.
• Confident dealing with senior management and ensuring service levels are adhered to.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Confident and proactive approach.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.

The Essentials

• Fixed term contract of 12 months (maternity cover)
• 9.30am to 5.30pm but flexibility is a must
• Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office
• 12 week probation period
• 4 week notice period
• Flexible benefits package including pension, private medical, season ticket loan, subsidised gym memberships, lifestyle discount scheme, on site café plus more.