Conflicts Specialist / Compliance & AML Specialist

Sterlington; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterlington is seeking a Conflicts Specialist / Compliance & AML Specialist to join their remote international team. The role involves conducting conflict research, analyzing reputational risks, and ensuring compliance adherence. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in AML and compliance sectors, a strong legal background, and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Conflicts / AML / Compliance roles within an international law firm.
• Remote work experience is required.
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured conflict research and clearance.
• Perform reputational risk analysis of clients.
• Assess case-level risks and document findings accurately.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Client-Centric Approach

Education

Legal Qualification

Job description

Conflicts Specialist / Compliance & AML Specialist

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Position Title

Conflicts Specialist / Compliance & AML Compliance Specialist

Contract

Posting Jurisdictions

South America, Europe, Canada or UK

As a remote, international firm, salaries are based on candidate experience and location.

Our Firm

Sterlington is an international law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern practices. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation.

We serve private clients, private capital, senior executives, founders, HNWIs, family offices, and related businesses, in both corporate and litigation matters, with a holistic approach to legal and business needs.

Learn more at : www.sterlingtonlaw.com

Objective

We aim to build a dedicated Intake team with expertise in conflicts of interest and reputational risk, including AML. The team will foster collaboration, cross-training, and support across countries. We are hiring for two positions : Conflicts Specialist and Compliance & AML Specialist . The team will handle conflict checks, reputational risk analysis, and compliance assessments, promoting knowledge-sharing and mutual backup.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured conflict research and clearance.
• Perform reputational risk analysis of clients, counterparties, and affiliates.
• Assess case-level risks, identifying jurisdictional, structural, or strategic red flags.
• Document findings accurately.
• Perform preliminary AML checks, especially for high-risk entities and complex structures.
• Manage end-to-end intake reviews with documented rationale, risk grading, and follow-ups.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience in Conflicts / AML / Compliance roles within an international law firm.
• Legal qualification is strongly preferred.
• Experience working remotely is required.
• Excellent English language skills are essential.
• Experience in due diligence related to legal or compliance matters (e.g., company existence, affiliate identification, UBOs, shareholders).
• Strong critical thinking and legal judgment.
• Attention to detail and analytical rigor.
• Effective communication skills for framing queries and escalating red flags.
• Client-centric approach.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Finance and Sales
• Law Practice

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