AML Conflicts Analyst

Our client, a prestigious international law firm is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to assist their London Office.

The role offers hybrid working in the heart of London.

As an AML/Conflicts Analyst, your duties will include but not be limited to:

Responsible for new business conflicts checks on a daily basis with exposure to lateral hire conflicts checks on as needed basisData entry, searching and analysis of conflicts data as supplied by secretaries, attorneys, marketing and other administrative support staff into the Firm's conflicts and new business intake systemUnderstanding the business intake and conflicts search process in accordance with Firm policies and proceduresEnsure that complete, documented conflict searches are performed for the clients of lateral hire candidates, and major organisational relationships of and investments made by Firm attorneysPrepare and analyse reports and effectively summarise conflict check results in collaboration with the Conflicts ManagerUnderstand legal relationships and the nature of representation undertaken between companies and individuals and incorporate those relationships into the conflicts database and in report analysisMaintain a working knowledge of technology relating to new business intake and conflicts and effectively create work flow changes in the systemAssign new client/matter numbers for new firm matters and ensure that all waivers, when needed, have been receivedClient Due Diligence (CDD) Process, including managing high risk clients, and Business Acceptance Committee ProcessesSanctions monitoring, including sanction updatesAssessment of AML risk depending on client's jurisdictions, legal regulatory position and commercial activitiesAssist in compliance auditing and non-compliance reportingAssist in advising the firm on its AML and professional ethical compliance obligations and standardsAssume any other duties/special projects as assigned by managerThe ideal candidate will have 3 or more years experience in a Conflicts/compliance environment within a law firm.

If this sounds like a good fit for you then please don't hesitate to apply!