Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst, New Business Intake

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

The Senior Analyst, Risk & Compliance (NBI) will provide all aspects of support to the Firm, its Partners and Offices regarding all tasks encompassing the vetting of high-risk clients and matters per established NBI procedures and Firm policy.

The New Business Intake ("NBI") Senior Risk and Compliance Analyst helps the Firm to mitigate risk about new business acceptance by vetting high-risk New Clients and matters, conducting periodic due diligence on existing clients who have been flagged as high risk, and conducting monthly New Client audit reviews.

Main responsibilities:

• Review and assess high-risk new clients and matters as submitted directly to the high-risk review queue and further escalate to management for resolution as required
• Conduct periodic due diligence screening on existing flagged high-risk clients for status updates
• Conduct monthly New Client audit checks on un-escalated matters perceived by Management as high risk
• Conduct audit checks on active Firm payers perceived by management as high risk
• Assist with the screening of newly sanctioned entities (US, UK and EU) against Intapp client records for hits in real time, as needed
• Assist with in-depth research / due diligence projects as required
• Provide support and assistance with Intapp risk technology improvement projects and initiatives as required

Skills and experience:

• A bachelor's degree with some relevant legal Risk & Compliance experience
• Comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and U.S. sanctions knowledge (ACAMS accreditation preferred)
• Strong grasp of Law Firm risk issues and escalation/resolution processes
• Knowledge of American Bar Association (ABA) Rules of Professional Conduct
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Sharply-honed decision-making skills; refined judgment
• Excellent working knowledge of Intapp, Microsoft Office and online research tools
• Able to exert professionalism and influence in a positive manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service-oriented attitude
• Able to engage and collaborate with team members locally and globally across Service Centers
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure, manage workloads, meet deadlines and prioritize efficiently
• Able to leverage consultant resources and utilize information appropriately
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Able to contribute ideas for process improvements and adapt easily to procedural changes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated in interactions with all colleagues throughout the Firm, as well as Partners and management
• Positivity and the adoption of a solution-based approach in all aspects of work

Working at Baker McKenzie:

Baker McKenzie is the world’s leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Center is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services.

We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity for all and are confident we can provide a career as an individual and as exceptional as you.

Baker & McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.