Conflicts and Compliance Analyst (London or Manchester)

Clyde & Co; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Conflicts and Compliance Analyst to join their dynamic team in London or Manchester. In this entry-level role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities will include conducting conflict checks, managing risk databases, and supporting anti-money laundering tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment, where you will work closely with partners and team members to safeguard the integrity of the business. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for compliance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SRA rules and AML legislation is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications and experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new business inception ensuring compliance.
• Conduct conflict checks and maintain risk databases.
• Support ongoing client monitoring and due diligence.

Skills

SRA rules knowledge

AML legislation

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Collaboration skills

Education

Relevant legal qualifications

Tools

Elite Enterprise

Job description

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Role Overview

You will assist partners and team members with the new business inception process, ensuring compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements. This includes conflict of interest searches, anti-money laundering procedures, ongoing client monitoring, sanctions checks, and other risk management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review new client and matter forms for completeness and clarity.
• Analyze new clients and matters to assess associated risks.
• Conduct conflict checks using the firm's database, paying attention to sensitive entries.
• Evaluate conflict search results, liaise with relevant stakeholders, and document findings.
• Escalate conflict issues appropriately and follow up on resolutions.
• Maintain and update conflict and risk databases.
• Support information barrier implementation and safeguard confidentiality.
• Ensure timely conflict checks for high-volume business.
• Record all research and communications for compliance and audit purposes.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Tasks

• Research and verify new clients using online resources.
• Establish client corporate structures and trace beneficial owners.
• Advise on additional client information requirements.
• Identify PEPs and high-risk clients, creating online profiles.
• Assign risk ratings and escalate as necessary.
• Seek approvals and advise on risk mitigation steps.
• Support ongoing client monitoring and update due diligence records.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Maintain expertise in conflicts, AML, and sanctions compliance.
• Screen clients and matters for sanctions, escalating adverse findings.
• Handle conflict checks and onboarding for lateral hires.
• Assist and train junior team members.
• Respond to queries and support departmental projects.

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of SRA rules, conflicts of interest, and AML legislation (desirable).
• Proficiency in MS Office and management systems like Elite Enterprise (desirable).
• Attention to detail, strong communication, and customer service skills.
• Relevant qualifications and experience are preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt, and collaborate effectively.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Law Practice