Conflicts Analyst

Cobden & Carter International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global law firm based in New York City is seeking a candidate to process conflict search requests and manage KYC research. The role involves collaborating with team members and providing analysis for various tasks. Candidates should have a college degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in legal or conflict processes. Proficiency in Intapp and Office programs is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of conflicts process and review work experience or equivalent role.
• Legal experience or work experience in an international firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process basic types of conflict search requests and all related tasks including KYC research.
• Conduct mentoring of junior team members.
• Collaborate with Senior Conflicts Analyst.

Skills

Conflict search process

KYC research

Intapp program

AML/CDD clearance

Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

College graduate

Job description

Our client is a prominent global law firm based in New York City, established in 1901. It specializes in corporate law, litigation, international arbitration, and project finance, serving multinational corporations and financial institutions. With a strong international presence, the firm is known for delivering strategic legal solutions and exceptional client service in complex legal matters.

Position Summary

Process any incoming request for conflict search, matter processing, KYC and research with a dedicated focus on analysis. Communicate effectively with lawyers and their matter teams for any questions concerning their requests. Handle additional projects for areas of strength and expertise. Other duties may be assigned as the position progresses and changes accordingly with the growing needs of an expanding department in a global environment.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Process basic types of conflict search requests and all related tasks including KYC research
• Process complex types of conflict search requests and all related tasks including KYC research
• Process concierge types of conflict search requests including KYC research
• Process basic types of opening entries for existing and new clients and all related tasks including KYC research
• Process complex types of opening entries for existing and new clients and all related tasks including KYC research
• Process concierge types of opening entries for existing and new clients and all related tasks including KYC research
• Process reactivation requests and all related tasks including KYC research
• Process replication requests and all related tasks including KYC research
• Process additional party requests and all related tasks including KYC research
• Conduct KYC research and conflict search in relation to client and matter name changes
• Gain knowledge on multi-jurisdictional ethical regulations especially the US and UK rules
• Provide analysis, recommendations and address conflict issues as needed for each type of request
• Collaborate with Senior Conflicts Analyst
• Conduct mentoring of junior team members

Qualifications

Education:

• College graduate

Experience:

• At least 3 years of conflicts process and review work experience or equivalent role
• Legal experience or work experience in an international firm a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intapp program experience an advantage
• Knowledge of AML/CDD clearance process and BvD and World Check an advantage
• Proficient in Outlook and Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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