Conflicts Analyst

Simmons & Simmons ,
Bristol, Bristol
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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Compliance Analyst to join our Bristol office. This role will provide and manage the business acceptance of all new clients and matters which involves providing a conflict checking service to the whole firm, screening new business for sanctions, compliance with anti-money laundering requirements, and communicating with the partnership. This role will suit candidates with a background in KYC (know your client) and who understand the conflict checking process. The successful candidate will be able to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels and work well in a team environment, they will also have a keen interest in compliance and how this can effect Legal Firms and their Clients. Main duties and responsibilities: Risk management: conflict checking • Shared responsibility for providing the conflict checking service to the firm world-wide • Handle conflict checks requests to an agreed standard using Microsoft Dynamics AX, and other databases as required • Assist in maintenance of conflicts database • Maintain related documentation • Use IT skills to search external commercial databases • Ensure that conflict check matters are accurately finalised • Maintain Global Address Book party index on the conflicts database • Searching commercial products to identify ownership and corporate structures Risk Management: compliance for new clients • Receive KYC forms in PDF format from all offices, checking for accuracy and state of completion; providing supplementary evidence from authorised sources if required • Understanding what documents are required for what type of entity • Perform anti-terrorist and sanctions checks using Worldcheck for each new client • Store PDF forms and evidence In FileSite in line with regulatory requirements • Answer queries relating to the status and progress of CV&ML forms • Maintain regular checking processes for incomplete forms • Ensure that fresh KYC evidence is submitted for re-activated clients • Undertake basic data quality checks for new clients: industry sectors, client names, duplicates Person Specification: Knowledge and Technical Skills: • Ability to develop knowledge, in legal processes and terminology, business resources • Attain familiarity with client base • Business research skills • A basic understanding of money laundering and KYC (Know your client) regulation • Broad IT skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX and InterAction and workflow desirable • An understanding of the conflict rules Here at Simmons & Simmons: We believe our people define us. Our working environment is genuinely collegiate with a supportive atmosphere and team ethos – we have a reputation for being a friendly culture which we are very proud of. Flexible working, an inclusive and diverse culture, our innovative approach and being truly international are just a few more things that make us, us. Below are a few more reasons to consider Simmons & Simmons for your next career move: Competitive benefits package All year round dress down International offices including: Hong Kong; Dubai; Tokyo; Dublin; Milan; Bristol; Madrid; Singapore to name a few Generous employee referral bonus program All offices have their own artwork collections – we have a Damien Hurst and a Tracey Emin in the London office We were ranked as a Stonewall Top Global Employer in 2019 for the fourth year running. We have recently acquired Wavelength (the first regulated legal engineering firm in the world) which highlights our invested interest in innovation. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89953239

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