Careers at Burges Salmon

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Conflicts and AML Analyst to join our Client Intake Team (CIT). You will be joining us at an exciting time as we continue to look for innovative ways to improve our internal processes and client offering. This role forms a key part of that journey, is a first for the firm and comes in ahead of our implementation of a new Client Intake system (Intapp). If successful you can expect support in obtaining your ICA qualifications.

As our Conflicts and AML Analyst your main responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing new client and matter forms to ensure complete details are provided and querying instances where the information is unclear or incomplete.
• Acting as an escalation point for the CIT supporting them with complex Customer Due Diligence (CDD) / Know Your Client (KYC) procedures.
• Undertaking ongoing Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Sanctions and monitoring high-risk clients.
• Advising and making recommendations on issues related to commercial and regulatory conflicts of interest for clearance in line with the firm's Conflict Polices; and,
• Advising the Client Support Team (CST), fee earners and partners on best practice in relation to client matter opening procedures.
• Further details can be found in the job description.

Although we are currently working from home, the role will be based in our Bristol office which is located in the heart of the city, a stone's throw away from Bristol Temple Meads.

Our Client Intake Team is well established and as a result of the hard work and dedication that our people have shown, they are considered an essential part of delivering exceptional service and outstanding work that Burges Salmon is so well known for. We're not going to lie this role will be busy and challenging, however at the same time, we believe, rewarding. To be successful in this role you will need:

• Proven experience dealing with AML, CDD and KYC in an international, regulated firm (law firm/banking or credit institution).
• In depth knowledge of UK Money Laundering Regulations and the EU Directives on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
• To be familiar with complex company structures (e.g. Funds, Trusts, SPVs and International).
• Excellent communication skills, able to give clear guidance on complex AML/CDD issues.
• Prior exposure to high risk clients, sanctions screening and PEPs.
• Proven conflicts experience with a good understanding of the SRA Standards and Regulations and in particular the rules relating to conflicts of interest.

We work in a fast-paced environment so you will need to keep up: adaptability and resilience are key to success in this role. Our Client Intake Team work very hard but in return we offer support and a fantastic environment to work in, including an onsite café/coffee shop, and a cake trolley delivered straight to your desk!

Burges Salmon is the independent UK Top 50 law firm which delivers the best mix of advice, service and value. We pride ourselves on delivering an excellent standard of legal and business advice to our clients, which has led to many of the firm's practice areas and sectors winning awards and recognition as best in class.

Our six core values - Ambition, Collaboration, Commitment, Fairness, Quality and Respect - are at the heart of everything we do and help to shape our unique culture. As well as high quality work and exciting development opportunities, we offer our people a professional, friendly and sociable working environment with a real sense of community.

A full overview of all the benefits of working at Burges Salmon can be found on the 'working at Burges Salmon' section of our careers page.

We are delighted to have shortlisted in the 'Client Management Innovation' and 'CSR Innovation - Social' categories in the Legal Week Innovation Awards 2021 and listed in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021. We were awarded both 'UK Law Firm of the Year' and 'Energy & Infrastructure Team of the Year' at the Legal Week British Legal Awards and 'Highly Commended' in the CSR Innovation - Multi-Firm Projects at the Legal Innovation Awards in 2020.

It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process and offer an interview to all applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We're committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working, full time or part time working patterns.

For full details of the role please see the job description attached below, any questions regarding the role or the interview process please contact Jenna Hazel (Resourcing Business Partner) on 0117 307 6060 or email jenna.hazel@burges-salmon.com

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