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Acknowledge (https://ghr.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/lateral-emea/job/London/Business-SelectionConflicts-Group-Analyst-Associate\_26001206-2) Job Description: Job Title: Business Selection & Conflicts Group (London) Corporate Title: Analyst or Associate Location: London, UK Business Selection & Conflicts Group (London) The Business Selection & Conflicts Group (BSC) is the first point of contact within Investment Banking on potential new business opportunities as well as queries regarding ongoing transactions. BSC clears all new potential business mandates to confirm potential conflicts of interest are anticipated, identified, and managed. BSC also drives decision making on business selection issues to ensure the firm is committing to the most attractive opportunities. BSC is a global group based in New York, London and Hong Kong that interacts daily with investment bankers as well as with various functions within Investment Banking (legal, compliance, finance, business operations). 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