Remote Compliance Analyst - Conflicts Review

Norton Rose Fulbright; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking an experienced Compliance (Conflicts) Analyst to join our US team. You will conduct conflict-of-interest research by reviewing matter intake, performing corporate and database research, and identifying potential issues for lawyer review.

This role requires a self-starter who can learn our conflicts database, exercise discretion, and communicate potential conflicts to assigned Compliance Lawyers.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written business communication skills; prior exposure to international business correspondence is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Willingness to learn law and fundamental principles regarding conflict of interest issues and strong issue-spotting skills are essential.
• Ability to keep confidential any information, observations or viewpoints regarding firm business matters.
• Proven stability and calm demeanor with the ability to handle stressful situations with confidence and composure.
• Solid knowledge of world’s geography.
• Strong sense of urgency/prioritization and ability to recognize when to seek guidance.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite user.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exemplary client service to all internal and external clients; promote client service throughout department and among teams; respond to peer requests with recognition that the request serves a client or firm need.
• Respond to lawyer and staff requests to perform conflicts of interest searches.
• Review information submitted by lawyers and support staff for completion and accuracy; follow-up with lawyers and support staff as needed to clarify information.
• Research corporate history of clients and parties; search websites for information about corporate affiliations (such as parent/subsidiary).
• Use Boolean searching and search terms to query the conflicts database; design effective database searches and distinguish relevant results.
• Review generated conflict reports for relevancy and relatedness based on the submitted information and identify potential conflicts issues.
• Work closely with assigned Compliance Lawyers to ensure compliance workflow is accurate and efficient.
• Summarize the basis for potential conflicts and communicate any potential conflicts to assigned Compliance Lawyers.
• Develop familiarity with Global Practice Standards program and policies and answer inquiries regarding share dealings and related issues.
• Safeguard and keep confidential any information, observations or viewpoints regarding firm business matters.

Skills

Excellent oral and written business-

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Willingness to learn law

Discretion and independent judgment

Confidentiality

Urgency/prioritization

Microsoft Office proficient

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking an experienced Compliance (Conflicts) Analyst to join our US team. You will conduct conflict-of-interest research by reviewing matter intake, performing corporate and database research, and identifying potential issues for lawyer review.

This role requires a self-starter who can learn our conflicts database, exercise discretion, and communicate potential conflicts to assigned Compliance Lawyers.