Risk & Compliance Analyst

Overview

• Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
• Department: Risk and Compliance Services
• Reporting To: Risk and Compliance Managers

This role supports the Risk and Compliance function within the General Counsel’s Office. The team is responsible for vetting prospective representations and assisting the partnership in meeting ethical and legal duties, professional responsibility obligations, and financial crime compliance requirements (including anti-money laundering and sanctions obligations).

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict checks and corporate research on prospective clients and related parties within the firm’s new business and conflicts application and various third-party research tools; summarize results for the requesting partner.
• Process requests to identify potential conflicts of interest and other risk considerations, including sanctions, PEP connections, reputational and financial considerations, in alignment with service level expectations, policies, and procedures. This includes:
  • Prospective client and matter requests
  • Additional party requests
  • Third-party payor and client matter maintenance requests
  • Contract attorney and lateral hire requests
• Perform client due diligence (CDD), including know your customer (KYC) checks and anti-money laundering (AML) clearances, across risk levels—from simple due diligence (SDD) to enhanced due diligence (EDD)—and support matter assessments for existing clients and ongoing monitoring.
• Coordinate with Ethics Attorneys to clear conflicts and help identify and escalate financial crime red flags and relevant business or reputational considerations.
• Liaise with other departments, including Cash and Finance, to ensure approvals are obtained for payments into and out of the firm and in related areas.
• For lateral hire conflict checks, collaborate with U.S. and International Attorney Recruiting, Human Resources, the Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting, and Ethics Attorneys to ensure accurate information, appropriate prioritization, and timely updates.
• Manage and facilitate correspondence, including:
  • Outside counsel guideline matters
  • Vendor questionnaires
  • Engagement and confirmation letter requests
  • Approvals for non-standard language and fees
  • Ensuring fully executed engagement and confirmation letters are obtained through DocuSign or from the partner
• Facilitate matter disposition for departing attorneys and support the audit letter response process.
• Respond to calls, emails, and workflow requests from firm attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries.
• Perform other tasks 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 high-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate seamlessly with internal and external teams while supporting a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Ability to assess situations and analyze data objectively, weigh alternatives, and apply sound judgment to achieve optimal outcomes.
• 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 succinctly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, orally, and non-verbally with various audiences.
• Strong commitment to meeting customer service needs while adhering to internal service levels and expectations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly learn and use additional software and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience onboarding new clients and matters through 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range (Boston, California, Chicago, New York, and Washington, DC): $70,000 to $95,000
• The actual salary offered will be based on relevant education, qualifications, years of relevant experience, certifications or professional licenses, job-related knowledge and skills, business needs, and the location from which the work will be performed.
• Total compensation may include additional elements beyond base salary, such as health and other insurance benefits, financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility), a discretionary bonus, and paid time off.

Location

• Full remote work is available. Candidates must CURRENTLY reside in California, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut or Illinois.