[Hiring] Risk and Compliance Analyst @Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Role Description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is currently seeking a Risk and Compliance Analyst in the Risk and Compliance Services Department, reporting to the Risk and Compliance Managers. The Risk and Compliance Services department offers a unique perspective into the law firm and plays a critical role in its day-to-day operations. This position has full remote work capabilities, candidates must CURRENTLY reside in California, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut or Illinois.

• Conduct conflict checks and corporate research on prospective clients and related parties.
• Process requests to identify potential conflicts of interest, sanctions, PEP connections, and reputational and financial considerations.
• Conduct client due diligence (CDD), including know your customer (KYC) checks and anti-money laundering (AML) clearances.
• Work with Ethics Attorneys to clear conflicts and understand financial crime red flags.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure approvals for payments are obtained.
• Process lateral hire conflict checks and ensure accurate information is prioritized appropriately.
• Manage correspondence including outside counsel guidelines and vendor questionnaires.
• Facilitate matter disposition process for departing attorneys and audit letter response process.
• Respond to calls, emails, and workflow requests from firm attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Risk & Compliance Managers or Director of Risk & Compliance Services.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide weekend support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of conflicts, new business intake, financial crimes, anti-money laundering and/or compliance experience.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours to meet business needs.
• Experience onboarding new clients and matters through a new business and conflicts application is preferred.
• Ability to take initiative, organize, prioritize deadlines, and handle multiple projects in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and promote collaboration within teams.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong commitment to understanding and meeting customer service needs.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Requirements

• Current residence in California, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut or Illinois.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $70,000 to $95,000, based on various factors.
• Full range of health and other insurance benefits.
• Financial and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility.
• Discretionary bonus and various paid time off benefits.