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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP · 1 day ago

Conflicts & CDD Analyst

US-NY-New York

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession, operating as a single, integrated global partnership. The Conflicts & CDD Analyst supports the Firm's global Risk team by advising on legal and regulatory matters, focusing on Conflicts of Interest and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and plays a critical role in the client and matter onboarding process.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough research, analysis, and documentation of potential conflicts of interest associated with new clients and matters, lateral hires, trade reports, and audits

Provide first-level analysis of conflict check reports for new business and lateral hires for attorney review

Update data in conflicts databases as necessary and conduct corporate research using internal and external resources to verify information accuracy

Advise on day-to-day conflicts queries and provide practical guidance on conflicts-related matters

Support the client and matter onboarding process by conducting comprehensive risk assessments for new clients and matters

Perform CDD checks, sanctions screening, and reputational risk analysis in accordance with AML regulations and Firm policies

Conduct jurisdictional and geopolitical risk assessments and identify additional steps or documentation required to complete onboarding

Produce intake-related reports and maintain accurate onboarding documentation

Maintain internal databases through updates, corrections, and enhancements to client and matter records

Support the management of breach logs, risk registers, and internal knowledge repositories

Ensure timely, accurate, and detailed record-keeping across all systems

Conduct ad-hoc research and analysis as required

Support special projects related to Firm-wide compliance, conflicts initiatives, and risk management

Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as they arise

Be available for occasional overtime during evenings, weekends, or certain holidays as needed

Qualification

Client onboarding experienceConflicts analysisAML regulations knowledgeIntApp Open experienceResearchAnalytical skillsClient service orientationWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving approach

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to provide practical, commercially-focused guidance

Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines

Professional demeanor when engaging with personnel at all levels

Strong client service orientation with ability to work independently and collaboratively

Methodical problem-solving approach with ability to deconstruct complex issues

Proactive in seeking feedback and pursuing professional development opportunities

Willingness to undertake diverse responsibilities, including administrative tasks, to support team objectives

Preferred

1+ years of experience in a professional or legal office environment preferred

Client onboarding experience within an international law firm, professional services firm, or financial institution preferred

Understanding of conflicts rules, geopolitics, corporate structures, and governance issues preferred

Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, professional bar rules and AML/sanctions regulations

Experience with IntApp Open or similar conflicts management systems advantageous

Benefits

Health care benefits

Company

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Cleary Gottlieb is a leading international law firm, with 14 offices located in major financial centers around the world, that has helped shape the globalization of the legal profession for more than 75 years.

Founded in 1946

New York, NY, US

1001-5000 employees