You will be responsible for assisting partners and other members of
Clyde & Co with the new business inception process in line with
legislation and regulatory requirements.
This will include conflict of interest searches for legal and
commercial conflicts, anti-money laundering processes for new and
existing clients, on-going client monitoring, sanctions checks and
other risk management procedures.
Key responsibilities and objectives
Conflicts
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.
Analysing 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.
Analysing 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,
in order to make a judgement call on whether a conflict or potential
conflict is present.
Escalating conflict issues to the Team Leaders, Head of BAU, Risk
Lawyers and General Counsel 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 the 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,
safeguarding confidentiality at all times for the involved teams.
Supporting the high volume business on matter inception, ensuring
that conflict checks are carried out in a timely manner.
Recording all conflict research, communication with stake holders
and analysis and conclusion of the conflict resolution in the firm's
client and matter inception software, for the purposes of compliance
and auditing.
Anti-Money Laundering
Researching, identifying and verifying new clients by using online
data providers and any other online resources.
Analysing and establishing the corporate structure for clients
where relevant and tracing up to the ultimate beneficial owners.
Advising Case Handlers on further details that are required from
the client in the event that information is not available in the
public domain or documentation is required on identified individuals.
Researching and identifying PEPs and high risk clients by creating
an online profile.
Attributing a risk rating to the client and escalating the client
to the Team Leader, Head of BAU where a decision needs to be made
upon analysis of documentation and risk.
Seeking sign off from MLRO's and Risk Partners when required and
advising the Case Handlers on any steps that need to be taken to
taken to mitigate the risks associated with the client.
Assisting in the on-going monitoring for existing clients and
updating Client Due Diligence for existing clients.
Recording all AML documentation, communication and risk rating in
the Client Risk Assessment section of the client and matter
inception software, with a clear synopsis of how the client rating
has been attributed stating any mitigating factors and follow up
steps that need to be taken by the BAU or Case Handlers.
Compliance
Maintaining technical knowledge, expertise and know how on the
nature of the work each department undertakes in the Firm,
conflicts, AML and sanctions.
Screening all clients and matters for sanctions and escalating any
adverse findings to the Risk Team and Sanctions Partners.
Carrying out the conflict checking and client on-boarding process
for lateral hires.
Supporting junior members of the BAU Team on queries and training.
Answering queries from Case Handlers and escalating urgent queries
to the appropriate individual within the department.
Assisting on the execution of projects as and when they arise.
Essential skills and experience
Knowledge of the SRA rules including conflicts of interests and
knowledge of case law on conflicts of interest (Desirable).
Knowledge of anti-money laundering legislation (Desirable).
Strong MS Office.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Strong customer focus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Degree or other relevant qualifications (Desirable).
Experience using Intapp, Elite Enterprise or similar management
systems (Desirable).
Competencies
Strategic thinker with commercial awareness
Service orientated: Recognising internal and external clients and
the importance of service delivery
Ability to work as part of a team and using own initiative, manage
own workload and adapt to changing priorities
Adaptable to new systems, procedures and requirements of role
Flexible approach: Willing to assist others in achieving team objectives
Confident dealing with senior management and ensuring service
levels are adhered to. Well-disciplined and self-motivated
Ability to work well under pressure
Confident and proactive approach
Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific Region
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners,
2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70
offices and associated offices worldwide.Our values are the principles
that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as
one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are
committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a
diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and
clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which
everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional
skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work,
volunteering, and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact
it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the
SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions
reduction targets.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and
progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please
submit your application (including cover letter, resume and academic transcript).
We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including
discounted private health insurance, first class family leave
offering, and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our
core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and
prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow
everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all
applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of
background or identity. Please take a moment to read our privacy
notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde
& Co (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, how it's
obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
Please note we are not accepting agency introductions for this role.
