Remote Risk & Compliance Analyst - AML/KYC & Conflicts

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Risk and Compliance Analyst to support the Risk and Compliance Services Department. The role focuses on conflicts checks, client due diligence, and AML/KYC processes across a law firm with broad global scope.

The position involves collaboration with Ethics Attorneys, Recruiting, HR and Finance, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment and timely service delivery. Remote work is possible, with current US residency required in listed states.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of conflicts, new business intake, financial crimes, anti-money laundering and/or compliance experience.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours to meet business needs.
• Experience onboarding new clients and matters through a new business and conflicts application, such as Intapp Open, and using various third-party research tools and platforms such as Compliance Catalyst, S&P, and/or BVD/Orbis.
• Ability to take initiative, organize, prioritize deadlines, and successfully handle multiple projects in a high-paced environment.
• Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to synthesize large amounts of data for clear presentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse audiences.
• Strong commitment to understanding and meeting customer service needs while adhering to internal service levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict checks and corporate research on prospective clients and related parties; summarize results for the requesting partner.
• Process prospective client, matter, additional parties, third party payor, client matter maintenance, contract attorney, and lateral hire requests to identify conflicts, sanctions, PEP connections, and other factors.
• Perform client due diligence (CDD), including KYC checks and AML clearances, for all risk levels and ongoing monitoring.
• Routinely work with Ethics Attorneys to clear conflicts and understand financial crime indicators.
• Liaise with Cash and Finance to secure approvals for payments and related actions.
• Coordinate with U.S. and International Attorney Recruiting, HR and related teams on lateral hire processes.
• Process and manage correspondence including outside counsel guidelines, vendor questionnaires, engagement and confirmation letters (DocuSign or partner).
• Facilitate matter disposition and audit letter responses as needed.
• Respond to calls, emails and workflow requests from firm attorneys and staff.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide weekend support.

Skills

Conflicts checks

New business intake

AML / Financial crime

Compliance basics

Research and analysis

Prioritization & multitasking

Team collaboration

Independent work

Tools

Intapp Open

Compliance Catalyst

S&P

BVD/Orbis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Risk and Compliance Analyst to support the Risk and Compliance Services Department. The role focuses on conflicts checks, client due diligence, and AML/KYC processes across a law firm with broad global scope.

The position involves collaboration with Ethics Attorneys, Recruiting, HR and Finance, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment and timely service delivery. Remote work is possible, with current US residency required in listed states.