Description:
The Business Acceptance team consists of the Head of Business Acceptance, an AML and Sanctions Manager, three Senior Compliance Officers and ten Compliance Officers based in the firm's London office. The London team works closely with the Business Acceptance teams in Hong Kong and Singapore, which consists of a Business Acceptance Manager, a Senior Compliance Officer and three Compliance Officers.
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide support in the completion of Business Acceptance tasks, predominantly focusing on conflict searches and new business intake/matter openings. In practice, this will involve:
- Analysing conflict search results utilising Intapp Open software, identifying potential regulatory and/or commercial conflicts and facilitating the resolution of these.
- Managing incoming requests for new client and new matter openings and assessing any conflicts- or AML-related risks.
- Researching new clients for CDD purposes and assisting fee-earners in obtaining the information and documentation required for this purpose.
- Implementing and maintaining information barriers.
- Conducting sanctions screening.
- Working closely with other business support functions, including IT and Accounts.
- Assisting with the testing of software upgrades linked to the Business Acceptance team, such as the upgrade of Intapp Open.
Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.
Attributes/Skills Required
- A strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering legislation and conflicts rules applicable in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates.
- Proven experience and confidence in making decisions regarding conflicts and AML issues, and explaining those decisions to senior stakeholders within the business.
- Strong research skills and familiarity with widely used data providers such as Bureau van Dijk/Orbis, Companies House and Accuity.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
- A desire to build on existing knowledge and adapt to changes in processes and procedures quickly.
- Undergraduate degree is required, law degree is preferred.
- Experience of using Intapp Open software is required.
- Proven relevant experience in an established compliance team within a law firm or other regulated industry.