DE033642-Risk and Compliance Specialist

---ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN THIS COUNTRY ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE--- POSITION TITLE: Risk and Compliance Specialist WORK SETUP: Return to Office RESPONSIBILITIES: • Reviewing new client and matter forms ensuring satisfactory details are provided by the Case Handlers and querying instances where information is either incomplete or unclear, Due to the high volume, a quick turnaround time is essential to identify any potential conflicts at the outset and to adhere to current SLA requirements. • Analyzing the new client and/or new matter to determine the risks associated with the instruction. • Conducting conflict checks using the firm's conflict database paying close attention to sensitive entries in the firm's Black Book database. • Analyzing conflict search results and liaising with Partner/ Case Handler on the matters that may present a legal or commercial conflict. Obtaining relevant information on the matter, if required, to make a judgement call on whether a conflict or potential conflict is present. • Escalating conflict issues to the Conflicts and Compliance Team, as appropriate with clear analysis of the conflict and the conclusions reached so far. • Proactively following up when seeking information or conflict resolution from other stake holders around the firm. • Maintaining and updating conflict search database as key information becomes apparent on existing matters. • Assisting in the research and implementation of information barriers by working with the Risk Team as matters are created, always safeguarding confidentiality for the involved teams. OTHERS: Project Shift Schedule: Mid Shift Project Rest Day: Weekends Off Project/Team Location: Taguig Uptown Bonifacio Tower 3