Senior Conflicts Analyst

Overview

This role supports the Conflicts group, which reports to Legal and provides 24-7 coverage for the organization’s worldwide business. The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for conducting timely, accurate conflict analysis for new business opportunities and communicating results to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of the Conflicts group under the direction of the Manager of Conflicts
• Review new business opportunities on an expedited basis to help determine whether engagements can be accepted
• Handle clearances for a defined portfolio and, as needed, clearances outside an assigned queue segment to manage volume and urgent requests
• Conduct timely and accurate reviews of potential conflict concerns and related new business issues, including legal, relationship, and reputational risks
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of new engagement descriptions; apply analytical methods to identify and flag new issues and escalate to Conflicts leadership and relevant company professionals when appropriate
• Apply conflict policies and procedures to evaluate, track, and maintain records of potential issues related to new business opportunities
• Provide timely conflict analysis summaries to internal teams and facilitate resolution of legal and business issues
• Use internal and external databases and other resources to research entities and individuals, including identifying relevant corporate affiliations
• Ensure confidentiality and non-disclosure of information involved in the conflicts review process
• Develop an understanding of the organization’s expert and business consulting services and the complexity of professionals’ work to support conflict and relationship analysis

Requirements

• Extensive familiarity with the legal field and legal terminology
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for frequent discussions with administrative and client-facing professionals
• Ability to work as a team player, learn quickly, and adapt to new policies and procedures in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to conduct analysis independently, consulting Conflicts leadership for complex, difficult, or new issues as needed
• Experience using ingenuity and creativity when obstacles are encountered
• Strong attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to provide occasional weekend support on a rotating (on-call) basis due to 24-7 coverage for worldwide business
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new systems and software
• This role requires travel to clients and FTI offices
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United states on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in related business field
• 3+ years of experience as an analyst in a conflicts or new business intake function within a law, auditing, financial, or consulting firm

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience using IntApp, Salesforce and Elite
• Working knowledge of public company SEC filings, corporate family tree information, and other publicly available information that may assist in reviewing client and other party relationships
• Working knowledge of engagement letters/contractual agreements, waiver language, external support guidelines, and terms & conditions of engagements
• Broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to conflicts of interest and the legal field

Compensation & Benefits

• Minimum Pay: $72,500
• Maximum Pay: $128,000
• Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

Location

• Remote
• United States (full-time work authorization required)