Conflicts Analyst Assistant at Hogan Lovells

Purpose

This position is responsible for assisting the Conflicts Analyst, Conflicts Supervisor, and other members of the New Business Conflicts & Compliance Department (US and ILLP)  as well as Firm Administration with research, identification and resolution of conflicts of interest issues related to firm new business, incoming attorneys, and various special interest initiatives.

Key Performance Areas and Accountabilities

• Assist in the identification of potential conflicts of interest through corporate and conflicts database research of client and matter information provided by our firm partners as well as incoming candidates; minimal conflicts analysis for low risk clearance review;
• Become proficient in understanding and utilization of conflicts of interest database, including the maintenance and update of the conflicts database;
• Research corporate history of clients and parties related to the former and new client work;
• Respond to lawyers’ and business services employees’ requests and perform conflicts of interest searches;
• Assist the Conflicts Manager, Supervisor, and Analysts in the resolution and clearance of complex conflict of interest issues;
• Assist the Head of Compliance and Conflicts, Director of Conflicts, Head of CDD Compliance, Conflicts Managers, Supervisors and Analysts with a wide range of research requests and other projects;
• Become a key contributor to ongoing process improvement;
• Sanctions inquiries; analyzing sanctions hits on potential clients and related parties and outlining critical issues for Conflicts Analyst review; 
• Conflicts Database integrity;
• Extremely accurate corporate research;
• Contribute suggestions for Research procedures;
• Assist with other duties related to the resolving and clearing conflicts of interest issues as assigned

Requirements Profile

Education and experience

• 3-year degree is required , Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred
• Minimum 6 - 12 moths experience in an Internship or in a customer service related position
• Proven experience performing database or academic research
• Experience handling multiple projects at once while adhering to deadlines

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality in highly sensitive matters
• Must possess strong analytical skills and know when to dive deep
• Naturally curious with a desire to understand the “why”
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strict attention to detail
• Have a highly self-driven sense of motivation
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced challenging environment.
• Must have data entry skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

System Skills

• Microsoft Office - Intermediate (Required)

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to handle queries efficiently with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to follow instructions precisely
• Adapting and responding to change
• Delivering results and meeting business expectations
• Working with others
• Delivering through others

Mental & Environmental / Legal Requirements

• Must be able to handle pressure, setbacks and a high level of stress
• Must be able to work to deadlines
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Ability to motivate self

Additional Considerations

• Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including lunch hour.  Must be flexible to work additional hours.
• This job description sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. 
• Hogan Lovells is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
• Applicants must be South African citizens.
• Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are living with a disability.