Analyst, NBI, Conflicts

Baker McKenzie; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie is seeking an Analyst, Conflicts Management to assist Partners and offices by identifying and analysing potential conflicts of interest and proposing decisive resolutions. You will support the conflicts management process, review information submitted on CMRs, and maintain thorough records to ensure compliance with firm policies.

The role requires strong communication, research skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams, with a focus on professional responsibility and

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree or relevant work experience in a related field.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and online research tools.
• Able to make effective and accurate decisions, exercise sound judgment, and provide reliable recommendations with guidance from team members and management when required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated through interactions with colleagues at all levels, including Partners and Management

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of support to the Firm, Partners and offices with regard to conflicts management
• Assist and review all information submitted on Conflicts Management Requests (CMR) for accuracy and completeness, ensuring that all required information has been provided and is accurate
• Identify and analyse all potential conflicts of interest and propose concise resolutions to Firm Attorneys in order to clear these conflicts in accordance with professional responsibility obligations and Firm policy
• Advance the clearance of conflicts of interest by directly communicating with Firm Partners
• Obtain waiver letters from Partners and clients when made necessary by jurisdictional guidelines, in order to facilitate New Business Intake (NBI) while protecting client relationships and the Firm's business interests
• Maintain detailed records on all aspects of the conflicts management process for internal documentation and audit purposes
• Adhere to all Firm policies regarding conflicts of interest and elevate issues to Management and the Director of Responsibility, when appropriate
• Process CMRs within the agreed Service Level Agreement
• Engage and collaborate with team members through the presentation of ideas and recommendations regarding best practice, continuous improvement, departmental processes, policies and procedures
• Provide support and assistance on important team projects and initiatives, when required

Skills

MS Office

Research skills

Decision making

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Online research tools

Job description

The Analyst, Conflicts Management will assist in providing an efficient and effective service to the Firm's Partners and offices in identifying and analysing potential conflicts of interest.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide all aspects of support to the Firm, Partners and offices with regard to conflicts management
• Assist and review all information submitted on Conflicts Management Requests (CMR) for accuracy and completeness, ensuring that all required information has been provided and is accurate
• Identify and analyse all potential conflicts of interest and propose concise resolutions to Firm Attorneys in order to clear these conflicts in accordance with professional responsibility obligations and Firm policy
• Advance the clearance of conflicts of interest by directly communicating with Firm Partners
• Obtain waiver letters from Partners and clients when made necessary by jurisdictional guidelines, in order to facilitate New Business Intake (NBI) while protecting client relationships and the Firm's business interests
• Maintain detailed records on all aspects of the conflicts management process for internal documentation and audit purposes
• Adhere to all Firm policies regarding conflicts of interest and elevate issues to Management and the Director of Responsibility, when appropriate
• Process CMRs within the agreed Service Level Agreement
• Engage and collaborate with team members through the presentation of ideas and recommendations regarding best practice, continuous improvement, departmental processes, policies and procedures
• Provide support and assistance on important team projects and initiatives, when required

Skills and experience:

• An undergraduate degree or relevant work experience in a related field
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and online research tools
• Able to make effective and accurate decisions, exercise sound judgment, and provide reliable recommendations with guidance from team members and management when required
• Can demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to positively influence others
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service–oriented and collaborative approach
• Able to engage effectively and collaborate with team members locally and across other Centers
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, manage competing workloads, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively
• Able to leverage consultant resources and utilize information appropriately
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Can contribute ideas for process improvements and adapt readily to procedural and organizational change
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated through interactions with colleagues at all levels, including Partners and Management
• Can demonstrate positivity and a solution‑focused approach in all aspects of work

Reports to:

Team Lead, Conflicts Management