Analyst, Conflicts Management (NBI)

Description & Requirements

• The Analyst, Conflicts Management (NBI) will assist in providing an efficient and effective service to the Firm's Partners and offices in identifying and analyzing potential conflicts of interest.
• Main responsibilities:
• Provide all aspects of support to the Firm, Partners, and offices regarding conflict management
• Assist and review all information submitted on Conflicts Management Requests (CMR) for accuracy and completeness, ensuring that all required information has been provided and is accurate
• Identify and analyze all potential conflicts of interest and propose concise resolutions to Firm Attorneys to clear these conflicts per professional responsibility obligations and Firm policy
• Advance the clearance of conflicts of interest by directly communicating with Firm Partners
• Obtain waiver letters from Partners and clients when made necessary by jurisdictional guidelines, to facilitate New Business Intake (NBI) while protecting client relationships and the Firm's business interests
• Maintain detailed records on all aspects of the conflict management process for internal documentation and audit purposes
• Adhere to all Firm policies regarding conflicts of interest and escalate issues to Management and the Director of Responsibility, when appropriate
• Process CMRs within the agreed Service Level Agreement
• Engage and collaborate with team members through the presentation of ideas and recommendations regarding best practice, continuous improvement, departmental processes, policies, and procedures
• Provide support and assistance on important team projects and initiatives, when required
• Skills and experience:
• An undergraduate degree or work experience in this field
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and online research tools
• Able to make effective, accurate decisions, judgement calls, and reliable recommendations with support from team members and Management, where necessary
• Professionalism and the ability to influence in a positive manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer-service-oriented attitude