Conflicts and Risk Management Assistant- 12 month contract

McMillan; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan is seeking a Conflict and Risk Management Assistant for their Toronto office. This 12-month contract role involves managing ethical walls, conducting conflict searches, and supporting administrative tasks, offering a hybrid work schedule. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a legal setting, and possess strong client service and analytical skills.

Benefits

Mentorship

Ongoing training

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• 2 years' administrative experience, preferably in a legal environment.
• Strong client service skills and ability to thrive under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, managing, and monitoring ethical walls.
• Responding to inquiries and resolving issues related to conflicts.
• Conducting conflict surveys for lateral hires.

Skills

Client service skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Initiative

Resourcefulness

Flexibility

Good judgment

Professionalism

Education

Minimum of 2 years' administrative experience

Tools

New technology and software

Job description

McMillan Conflict and Risk Management Assistant

McMillan is seeking a Conflict and Risk Management Assistant for our Toronto office. This is a 12-month contract position.

As a member of the Risk Management department working from 10am to 6pm, you will play a key role in conducting conflict searches, monitoring and building ethical walls, and supporting administrative activities, including assisting the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer.

Work Arrangement

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, combining both remote work and in-office days. Your specific schedule will be determined upon joining McMillan.

Responsibilities

1. Setting up, managing, and monitoring ethical walls.
2. Responding to inquiries and resolving issues related to conflicts.
3. Identifying and escalating conflict issues.
4. Liaising with Information Technology on software updates and process improvements.
5. Supporting conflict searches through multiple request forms for completeness and accuracy.
6. Conducting conflict surveys for lateral hires and generating related reports.
7. Updating public company lists and maintaining directorship records.
8. Participating in ethical wall and conflict projects, including testing related systems.
9. Drafting and revising correspondence and processing invoices.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years' administrative experience, preferably in a legal environment.

Strong client service skills and ability to thrive under tight deadlines.

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills.

Comfortable with new technology and software.

Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility, good judgment, and professionalism.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Additional Information

We offer mentorship, ongoing training, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

McMillan values inclusion and diversity, aligning with our core principles of respect, teamwork, commitment, client service, and professional excellence. We are proud to be recognized among the Top Employers in the GTA.

We are committed to attracting and supporting talented individuals from diverse communities, fostering a positive and collegial work environment that encourages mentoring and professional growth.

If you reside in or near Toronto and are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Apply Now button.

McMillan is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Please contact us to request accommodations if needed.

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