Robert Walters
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Compliance Analyst - Business Acceptance Team
A leading international law firm is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their Business Acceptance Team in Manchester. This role offers you the chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values curiosity, inclusivity, and personal growth.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough conflicts analysis and client due diligence on new clients and matters to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Identify, assess, and escalate higher risk and reputational issues including sanctions and anti-money laundering risks in accordance with firm policies.
- Assist with the establishment and maintenance of information barriers to protect sensitive data and uphold confidentiality standards.
- Liaise effectively with partners and other legal practitioners regarding conflicts, AML risks, and matter opening processes.
- Manage the Business Acceptance inbox by responding promptly to queries received from internal stakeholders.
- Ensure matters are opened efficiently using Intapp Open while maintaining accuracy throughout the process.
- Support various Business Acceptance-related team projects and contribute to process improvements within the department.
- Participate in wider team initiatives such as sanctions checks and information barrier management to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across different offices to share knowledge and best practices in risk management.
- Maintain up-to-date records of compliance activities and provide regular updates to senior members of the team.
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What you'll bring
- Your strong organisational skills enable you to remain calm under pressure while managing competing deadlines effectively.
- Your ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels ensures smooth collaboration across departments.
- You demonstrate adaptability by handling multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment without compromising quality.
- Your keen attention to detail supports accurate conflict analysis and client due diligence processes.
- You possess an analytical mindset that allows you to identify potential risks quickly and escalate them appropriately.
- Your enthusiasm for learning drives your professional development within risk or compliance-focused settings.
- You maintain a professional yet approachable manner when interacting with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- You have at least one year's experience in law firm risk and compliance roles involving AML, KYC/CDD, or conflicts analysis.
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Desirable:
- Experience working with Intapp Open enhances your ability to streamline matter opening procedures.
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in Law, Business, Finance, Criminology, Economics or another analytical/regulated field strengthens your application.
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