Job Description: We are seeking a highly diligent and detail-oriented Compliance & Conflict Analyst to work closely with our Compliance Manager. They will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the firms compliance with internal policies, regulations, and industry standards. They will carry out the compliance and onboarding processes for our clients, and will be responsible for conducting conflict checks and ensuring compliance with Know Your Client (KYC) regulations. They will be responsible for conducting and managing AML (Anti-Money Laundering) governance, controls and procedures in accordance with LSAG (Legal Sector Affinity Group) and FATF (Financial Action Task Force) guidance and the firms policies. Duties include: Conducting conflict searches, research and analysis for all new matters to identify any conflicts of interest and promptly reporting outcomes. Conducting KYC checks. Ensuring all documents are properly recorded and filed. Managing the on-boarding process for new clients / matters, ensuring all necessary documentation is obtained and verified. Overseeing and verifying file opening procedures in accordance with the firms policies and regulatory requirements. Identifying potential conflict issues and manage escalation processes. Conducting and recording outcomes of risk assessments on new and existing clients and gathering CDD (Customer Due Diligence) documentation and, in appropriate matters, EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence) documentation. Conducting and recording outcomes of searches and analysis related to AML and sanctions using the resources available from external providers (e.g. LSEG World-Check) and carrying out, assessing, reporting and recording adverse media searches. Assessing change of status reports from ongoing monitoring service of external providers for AML / sanctions and alerting case handlers accordingly. Completing and recording client and matter risk assessments. Maintaining AML documentation and system. Sanctions checking and management of ongoing monitoring systems. Staying up-to-date with regulatory changes and ensure that policies and procedures are updated accordingly. Working closely with other departments to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Providing training and support to case handlers and other members of the firm on staff on sanctions-related and compliance-related matters. Investigating and assessing any suspicious activities, sanctions-related matters or potential breaches of compliance resulting from ongoing monitoring reports or raised by members of the firm. Liaising with members of the firm and the COLP (Compliance Officer for Legal Practice) for the preparation of SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports) or reports to OFSI in relation to sanctions. Reporting and providing support and assistance to the COLP, MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer), MLCO (Money Laundering Compliance Officer), and CFO. Attending meetings as a member of AML / risk assessment / compliance / sanctions Committees or Sub-Committees. Liaising with the rest of the compliance team to ensure transparency and accountability. Working on updating and improving internal case file records and data controls in an external ongoing monitoring service. Person Specification: Required Skills: Good ability to understand KYC / CDD / EDD regulations and compliance procedures, and ability to apply the relevant elements in accordance with the firms policies and procedures. Demonstrates understanding of conflict-of-interest management and sanctions regimes. Excellent analytical, OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), investigative and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively and report promptly. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure. Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion. Professional certification in compliance or related field (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred but not required. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Good ability to understand the SRA Standards and Regulations, in particular rules relating to conflicts of interest, LSAG, FATF and OFSI Guides concerning AML and sanctions. Good general understanding of the Money Laundering, Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Regulations and ability to apply the relevant elements in accordance with the firms policies and procedures. Desirable Skills and Qualifications: Previous conflict analysis, risk management, compliance and/or AML and sanctions experience in a law firm. Degree in Law or related field. Compliance certification (e.g. CAMS / ICA). Knowledge of additional languages and international business cultures, especially Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, or Ukrainian.