The Conflicts Analyst works with the Risk & Compliance team to identify and analyse potential conflicts of interest for new business intake and new hires.- The role reports to the firm’s Director of Risk and Risk and Compliance Manager.***
**Responsibilities**
- Conducting conflict checks and analysing potential conflicts of interest for new business intake, matter opening, and new hires.
- Providing ongoing support to departmental projects relevant to the conflicts process and new business intake.
- Ensuring the timely and efficient processing of conflicts requests.
- Coordinating with the wider Conflicts team in order to meet deadlines.
- Assisting in the training and development of other Conflicts Analysts.
- Developing a thorough understanding of the SRA and ABA rules relating to conflicts of interest and the duties of confidentiality and disclosure.
- Completing twice yearly audits relating to the information held within the conflicts system and updating the relevant firm records as necessary.
- Ongoing data management and maintenance of the systems connected to the conflict checking process (Aderant, Intapp), including investigating potential faults as they arise and liaising with relevant vendors as necessary.
- Calls with the wider conflicts team to discuss cover, know-how, upcoming projects, and
- Providing other compliance support, such as but not limited to: client due diligence checks, anti-money laundering assessments, sanctions searches, compliance training and other ad-hoc compliance projects.
**Requirements**:
- Previous experience of undertaking conflicts of interest checks, and familiarity with the SRA rules and ABA regulations at a law firm.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and produce high quality work under pressure.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- A strong drive to achieve successful delivery and results.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.