Business Acceptance Analyst- Legal and Risk 12 month FTC
Business Acceptance Analyst- Legal and Risk 12 month FTC
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Job Description
About us:
Linklaters is a multinational commercial law firm with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.
We have been named as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women recognised by Stonewall as a top employer for LGBTQ inclusion and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.
We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis and we will be happy to discuss this further.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the legal industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! At Linklaters we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
About the role:
We are looking to hire a Business Acceptance Analyst to join our supportive and friendly global team. You will be part of the firms Legal & Risk function which has around 100 team members across our global network.
The role focuses primarily on managing the firms risk new business acceptance risk. This includes initiating and analysing conflict checks for new matters; conducting customer due diligence and risk assessment of clients and matters; and advising the firms lawyers on the legal and reputational risks of new business ensuring at all times that Linklaters reputation is preserved and professional rules and relevant laws are complied with. This is a challenging role that would suit an ambitious candidate looking for ample learning opportunities.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Initiating and analysing conflicts checks for new business in Intapp Conflicts (the firms conflict checking system) and working alongside experienced colleagues in Legal & Risk on the resolution of legal and commercial conflicts with relevant stakeholders;
- Conducting comprehensive client due diligence/antimoney laundering checks on new clients and proportionate due diligence on counterparties where appropriate;
- Checking and clearing submitted matter forms;
- Setting up and maintaining information barriers to protect client confidential information;
- Advising the firms lawyers on new client acceptance client identification procedures antimoney laundering queries sanctions and reputational risk issues with the support of Financial Crime lawyers;
- Advising on the firms client engagement terms policies procedures and best practice; and
- Assisting on various Legal & Risk projects and knowhow.
We are ideally looking for:
- Conflicts/ new business acceptance experience; regulatory compliance experience and risk management experience within a legal environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Hardworking and flexible with a can do attitude.
- Systematic wellorganised and attentive to detail.
- Able to cope under pressure work on own initiative and prioritise efficiently.
- Strong written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Someone who is looking to pursue a career in legal and risk
This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available.
Our benefits:
Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution youll be making to our success. These include:
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free inhouse fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
- Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments
Finance
- Pension and flexible savings options
- Income protection and life assurance
- Mortgage advice and willwriting services
Family & Lifestyle
- Electric car and cycle to work schemes
- Emergency family care
- Additional holiday/birthday leave
- Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
- Travel insurance and season ticket loan
- Option to join sports and social clubs
If you think this role would suit you please click apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Technical Skills
This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. As such the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.
Application Policy
Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) areonlyaccepted online via the related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team andnotthe partners practices or stakeholders forlegal rolesorforbusiness team roles.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
