Conflicts Advisor

• Act as a role model and clear point of escalation for all junior members of the Conflicts analyst team, offering extensive training support and guidance.
• Work with the Conflicts Manager to set the standard and ensure that the Firm's conflicts policies, processes and systems are being implemented to an increasingly high standard. This includes working alongside others to ensure the timely and effective management of conflict check clearances.
• Alongside the Conflicts Manager, assist in and become a point of escalation for more complex conflict escalations.
• Support and take pride in developing a 'One Team' environment.
• Confidently engage in meaningful conversations with Partners, lawyers and other staff at all levels to provide expert conflicts clearances and services, including escalations to COLP as needed.
• Assist in conflicts issues outside matter opening, including where appropriate working with the more senior members of the conflicts team on conflict processes in the wider MDR Group and lateral disclaimer form and new joiners processes.
• Proactively lead on potential enhancements to the Firm's Conflict policies, regulations and systems - particularly in relation to the conflict check workflow.
• Ensure that overall the Conflicts Analyst team workload is managed effectively and appropriately, and that all queries are managed in a timely and efficient manner and are completed to a high standard of quality.
• Proactively identify training needs within the Conflicts team and help deliver on them, alongside the Conflicts Manager.
• Work with colleagues across the Risk & Compliance Department, as well as colleagues in other departments as necessary, to identify efficiencies and improvements in providing our service to the Firm.
• Contribute to broader initiatives within the Risk and Compliance department and wider firm which may extend beyond your specialism.
• Actively take ownership of developing your network both across the wider Mishcon de Reya Group and externally and utilise these networks to your advantage to understand larger sector issues which may impact on your role and us as a firm and to learn about best practices within the industry.

• Extensive experience as a Senior Conflicts Analyst (or equivalent) where you consistently handled and delivered on complex conflicts and confidential information issues.
• Expert knowledge in researching, analysing and providing tailored solutions to conflicts issues.
• An in-depth working knowledge of the conflicts and confidential information rules in the SRA Standards and Regulations and accompanying appropriate regulatory guidance.
• Experience in using Intapp, including expert level conflict clearing capability, is essential.
• Understanding of the issues arising in commercial conflicts and any relevant regulatory considerations.
• Experience working in an international team setting is highly desirable.
• Experience of devising and delivering training is desirable.
• Experience drafting and / or reviewing policies, and being engaged in these processes, is desirable.
• An understanding of how and when to escalate matters to senior team members and COLP as appropriate, including the relevance of specific information.
• A familiarity with ethical and reputational risk issues that may require escalation either to COLP or the MLRO team as appropriate at the conflicts stage.
• A genuine desire in developing a career in Risk and Compliance, including willingness and appetite to learn and develop knowledge in other areas of Risk and Compliance.
• Can manage own varied workload with multiple priorities running concurrently.
• Can manage others' workload effectively and efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to present yourself in a confident and commercial manner to a range of stakeholders.
• Work independently to solve complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Take accountability for your workstreams, maintaining high standards and consistently delivering excellence.
• Strong communicator and able to confidently manage conversations with stakeholders of all seniority.
• Develop a high level of trust and confidence with senior management.
• Takes responsibility for, and attends to, self-development.
• Resilient and calm under pressure and is able to manage those around them in a similar manner.
• Adaptable and flexible in your approach to day-to-day tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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