Conflicts Analyst II - Intake Compliance

OverviewThe Conflicts Analyst II - Intake Compliance (Conflicts Analyst II) reviews, researches and analyzes new business and conflict submissions to identify potential ethical or business conflicts of interest and to ensure compliance with Firm policies and strategies. You will provide clear communication to firm attorneys and staff to resolve potential conflict and compliance issues. You will research corporate entities and family tree structures to determine related entities and run additional reports utilizing international business compliance software as needed.

ResponsibilitiesMain responsibilities include: Work closely with attorneys and other members of the New Business & Conflicts team to identify potential ethical and business conflicts of interest presented by new business.

Perform comprehensive research, analysis, and documentation of potential conflicts of interest associated with new business intake.

Prepare well-organized and detailed conflict of interest reports and present information directly to Firm partners in a clear, concise manner while highlighting critical issues.

Review and evaluate new business intake forms for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws, firm policies, and business requirements.

Review draft engagement letters and assist with maintaining engagement letter records.

Ensure timely and efficient processing of new business requests.

Work closely with the Firm's Office of the General Counsel, department leadership, and other Intake Compliance team members regarding potential conflicts of interest and other risk and compliance matters.

Employ and enforce risk management processes and procedures.

Coordinate with department management, Office of the General Counsel, and Risk Management team regarding firm-wide training on new business intake and conflicts processes and procedures.

Contribute to new business conflicts and intake process, procedure, and technology improvements to enhance efficiency and manage risk.

If necessary, assist with the clearance of lateral conflicts issues as well when called upon to do so. Implement departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.

Identify and support all customer service needs.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QualificationsIdeal candidates will demonstrate: College degree or comparable experience preferred.1-2 years of data intake processing and customer service experience.

Experience with legal or conflicts database preferred.

Experience with business financial operations preferred.

Ability to work, communicate, and establish credibility effectively with lawyers and firm personnel at all levels.

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Ability to understand, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions in a timely mannerAbility to apply and follow Risk Management, Firm Management and other policies and procedures.

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environmentProven ability to exercise sound decision making abilities and good judgment.

Excellent problem solving skills. Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient personal computer skills and knowledge of firm software including conflicts software, workflow software, intake software, MS Excel and Word.

Strong ability to learn new technologies as necessary.