Risk & Compliance Analyst

Overview

Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

This role supports the Risk and Compliance Services Department within the General Counsel’s Office. The team is responsible for vetting prospective representations and helping the organization meet ethical and legal duties, financial crime compliance obligations (including anti-money laundering and sanctions), and professional responsibility obligations.

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

• Conduct conflict checks and perform corporate research on prospective clients and related parties within the firm’s new business and conflicts application and 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 alignment 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 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 understand financial crime red flags, as well as business or reputational considerations; escalate as appropriate.
• Liaise with other departments, including Cash and Finance, to ensure approvals are obtained for payments into and out of the firm and in other relevant areas.
• For lateral hire conflict checks, work closely 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 include accurate information, are prioritized appropriately, and receive timely updates.
• Process and manage correspondence, including outside counsel guidelines, vendor questionnaires, engagement, and confirmation letter requests.
  • Facilitate approvals for non-standard language and fees.
  • Ensure fully executed engagement and confirmation letters are obtained through DocuSign or from the partner.
• Facilitate the matter disposition process for departing attorneys and support 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience onboarding new clients and matters through a new business and conflicts application (such as Intapp Open) and using third-party research tools and platforms (such as Compliance Catalyst, S&P, and/or BVD/Orbis) is preferred.
• 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 effectively 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 based on experience, knowledge, and available information.
• Strong research and analytical skills using internet, databases, and other sources, including the ability to synthesize large amounts of client due diligence data and present findings clearly and succinctly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively through written, oral, and non-verbal communication, and to listen for meaning and understanding.
• 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, and the ability to quickly learn and use additional software and systems.

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

Compensation may include a discretionary bonus and a benefits package that may include health and other insurance benefits, financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility), 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.