Junior Business Acceptance Analyst.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Business Acceptance Analyst to join a highly respected international law firm in London, within their renowned Risk & Compliance function.

• Join a large, collegiate team where over 70% of work involves cross-office collaboration, offering exposure to international matters and diverse perspectives.
• Benefit from structured training programmes and continuous supervision designed to support your professional growth and help you build expertise in risk management, conflicts resolution, and AML compliance.
• Enjoy an agile working environment with flexible working opportunities, supported by a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all employees.

What you'll do:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant processes, policies, procedures, and industry standards related to risk and compliance within the legal sector.
• Advise colleagues including PAs, fee earners, and partners on best practices regarding client matter opening procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Handle incoming administrative queries from across the firm via helpline and inbox channels, providing clear guidance on client and matter opening processes.
• Collaborate occasionally with Accounts, Cashiers, Marketing & Business Development, Financial Systems, and IT departments to facilitate smooth client onboarding.
• Review new client and matter forms meticulously to ensure all required details are complete; query unclear or incomplete information as needed.
• Conduct thorough conflict searches using the firm's database; analyse results and manage conflict resolution processes effectively.
• Liaise directly with Partners and Fee Earners on potential legal or commercial conflicts, gathering necessary information to assess risks appropriately.
• Escalate identified legal or commercial conflicts through established internal escalation routes to ensure proper resolution.
• Record conflict clearances and stakeholder communications centrally for audit purposes; maintain updates on the firm's conflict database as new information arises.
• Assist in researching and implementing information barriers while safeguarding confidentiality at all times during sensitive matters.

What you bring:

• Excellent communication skills enabling you to advise colleagues at all levels on complex procedures with clarity and empathy.
• Meticulous attention to detail allowing you to review documentation thoroughly and identify inconsistencies or missing information promptly.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a large team environment while demonstrating reliability and dependability in shared tasks.
• Strong organisational skills that enable you to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently within agreed timeframes.
• Enthusiasm for working in an agile environment where priorities may shift quickly; willingness to adapt as the role evolves.
• Outstanding command of written/spoken English with the ability to tailor communication style appropriately for non-native speakers.
• Conscientious approach combined with methodical thinking; able to analyse data effectively when conducting conflict searches or AML checks.
• Sound judgement regarding when issues should be escalated internally; understanding of appropriate escalation routes for both conflicts and AML matters.
• Willingness to learn new systems such as Intapp; readiness to ask questions proactively when verifying information or seeking clarification.
• Knowledge of SRA rules and AML legislation is desirable; previous experience within a Risk & Compliance function or exposure to conflicts/AML is advantageous.

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