Senior Risk Analyst - Elite US Firm

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Are you ready to elevate your career in a prestigious, US law firm? This is a unique opportunity for a driven individual with a strong compliance background to join a leading firm’s risk and compliance department. As a key player in managing ethical walls and maintaining client confidentiality, this role offers professional growth prospects and a dynamic work environment, allowing you to make a significant impact while advancing your career.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Salary: Rewarding compensation package reflecting your expertise.

• Growth Opportunities: Work closely with top-tier attorneys and legal professionals, contributing to the firm's success.

• Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting that values attention to detail and exceptional service.

• Training & Development: Gain specialised knowledge and advance your skills with comprehensive training.

Role Overview

The senior risk analyst plays a critical role in supporting attorneys with compliance duties, managing new business intake, and identifying potential risks. This position is pivotal in ensuring that the firm's compliance standards are maintained, client confidentiality is protected, and potential conflicts are resolved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on ethical walls, using Intapp's WallBuilder to establish, maintain, and audit walls, ensuring compliance and confidentiality.

• Review conflict analysis, retention letters, and waivers; draft and circulate screening memos while collaborating with the Office of the General Counsel and Risk Management to refine screening policies.

• Respond to inquiries promptly, resolve access issues alongside attorneys and IT, and handle time-sensitive matters related to ethical walls.

• Drive process improvements to reduce risk and enhance efficiency, and support department leadership with special projects and other duties as needed.

This role would suit an experienced compliance professional with at least 5 years of law firm experience, including 2 years at a senior level. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in conflict searching, a solid understanding of conflict-of-interest concepts, and exceptional communication skills. Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, coupled with a keen attention to detail, are essential for success in this position.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in high-pressure situations, demonstrates outstanding judgement, and is committed to delivering exceptional service. If you're ready to take the next step in your compliance career, apply today to join a world-class legal team!