Risk & Compliance Analyst

Overview

Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time / Regular

This role sits in the Risk and Compliance Services Department within the General Counsel’s Office. The Risk and Compliance team supports day-to-day operations by vetting prospective representations and helping the firm meet ethical, legal, and professional responsibility obligations, including conflict avoidance and financial crime compliance requirements.

Remote work: Full remote work capabilities are available. Candidates must currently reside in California, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut or Illinois.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct conflict checks and corporate research on prospective clients and related parties using the firm’s new business and conflicts application, as well as various third-party research tools and platforms; 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 potential conflicts of interest, sanctions/PEP connections, and reputational and financial considerations in accordance with service level expectations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform client due diligence (CDD), including know your customer (KYC) checks and anti-money laundering (AML) clearances, across all risk levels—from simple due diligence (SDD) to enhanced due diligence (EDD)—as well as matter assessments for existing clients and ongoing monitoring.
• Partner with Ethics Attorneys to clear conflicts and to understand financial crime red flags and business or reputational considerations; escalate as appropriate.
• Coordinate with other departments, including Cash and Finance, to ensure required approvals for payments into and out of the firm.
• In connection with lateral hire conflict checks, work with U.S. and International Attorney Recruiting, Human Resources, Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting, and the firm’s Ethics Attorneys to ensure lateral hire requests contain accurate information, are prioritized appropriately, and receive timely updates.
• Manage correspondence for outside counsel guidelines, vendor questionnaires, engagement requests, and engagement/confirmation letter requests; facilitate approvals for non-standard language and fees and ensure fully executed engagement and confirmation letters are obtained through DocuSign or from the partner.
• Facilitate the matter disposition process for departing attorneys and the firm’s audit letter response process.
• Respond to calls, emails, and workflow requests from firm attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Risk & Compliance Managers or Director of Risk & Compliance Services.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide weekend support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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.
• Ability to take initiative, organize, prioritize deadlines, and manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate seamlessly with internal and external teams; promote regular collaboration and foster a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Ability to assess situations and analyze data objectively, weigh alternatives, and exercise sound judgment based on experience, knowledge, and available information.
• Strong research and analytical skills using internet, databases, and other sources, including the ability to synthesize large volumes of client due diligence data and present findings clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written, oral, and non-verbal communication skills to articulate ideas to varied audiences.
• Strong commitment to meeting customer service needs while adhering to internal service levels and expectations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn and use additional software and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a new business and conflicts application (such as Intapp Open).
• Experience using third-party research tools and platforms such as Compliance Catalyst, S&P, and/or BVD/Orbis.
• Experience onboarding new clients and matters through new business and conflicts application workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $70,000 to $95,000 for positions in Boston, California, Chicago, New York and Washington, DC.

The actual salary offered will be based on factors including relevant education, qualifications, years of relevant experience, certifications or other professional licenses, job-related knowledge and skills, business needs, and the location from which the work will be performed.

Compensation may include health and other insurance benefits, financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility), a discretionary bonus, and various paid time off benefits.