An international law firm if looking for a Business Acceptance Analyst to join their London team on a 12 month FTC.  The primary responsibility will be to manage the firm’s risk associated with new business acceptance and the ideal candidate for this role would be an ambitious individual looking to enhance their compliance skillset in a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities for the Business Acceptance Analyst role:

• Initiate and conduct detailed conflict of interest checks for new clients and matters.
• Analyse and resolve potential conflicts of interest in accordance with the firm’s policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on new clients, including identity verification and background checks.
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and other relevant legal requirements.
• Perform risk assessments on new clients and matters.
• Provide timely and accurate risk reports to the firm’s lawyers and management.
• Monitor ongoing client relationships and transactions for potential risks.
• Advise the firm’s lawyers on the findings of conflict checks and due diligence investigations.
• Offer guidance on mitigating legal and reputational risks associated with new business.
• Collaborate with the risk management team to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Previous experience in a similar role within a law firm
• Strong understanding of AML regulations, CDD processes, and conflict of interest principles.
• Familiarity with Intapp or similar business acceptance applications is a plus.
• Team-oriented with the ability to foster good relationships at all levels.

How to Apply:

If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for Risk & Compliance we invite you to apply for the Business Acceptance Analyst 12 month FTC role or get in touch at [email protected]