Risk Analyst

Join or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Risk Analyst role at DentonsJoin to apply for the Risk Analyst role at DentonsDentons is seeking Risk Analyst for our growing new business intake team across the Europe region. We look for reliable, organized candidates with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, who enjoy engaging in teamwork, working in a dynamic international environment, and getting exposure to major business transactions. Our Risk Analysts play a crucial role in conflicts of interest as well as compliance checks, management of risk, and overall support the firm in applying the standards of risk-based culture.Key responsibilities:Running checks of varying levels of complexity and across diverse sectors, practices, and geographies, in accordance with and application of appropriate Legal Profession Rules/Codes of Conduct to consider commercial, contractual, confidential information, legal or other forms of possible conflict of interest for each new business intake request including but not limited to AML ongoing monitoring, reputational risk consideration and sanctions analysisLiaising with partners, business support teams and Risk teams firmwide to facilitate the prompt resolution of commercial and legal conflict issues identified from conflict searchesConducting anti-money laundering refresh of due diligence for existing clientsReaching out to other Dentons regions to obtain conflict clearances across Dentons worldwideHandling complexity protection of confidential information issues, managing information barriers and document security processesReviewing engagement letters, outside counsel terms and other engagement terms/contractsSupporting the team and risk management on various tasks and projects, such as client terms review, technology upgrades, team training, policy drafting etcRequirementsExperience, skills & knowledge:Bachelor's degree, legal education is preferredPrior experience analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest and managing confidential information issues acquired in an international law firm is requiredExperience working with Intapp Open system is advantageousExcellent analytical skills, with ability to quickly identify and meticulously analyse complex issues and provide practical solutionsEffective communication skills, dealing confidently, competently, and diplomatically with internal clients worldwide, persuasively communicating the Risk position in writing as well as by telephone and providing clear and unambiguous instructionsAbility to comprehend the commercial concerns arising from the underlying advice provided by a global law firmMethodical and organised approach to work and strong prioritisation skills, with ability to work efficiently under pressure, prioritise and deliver work to a consistently high standard and to deadlinesAbility to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure, particularly when dealing with challenging situationsStrong commitment to excellent internal client/customer facing service, being professional in outlook and attitude and serve as an ambassador for Risk EuropeAbility to work as part of an international multicultural environmentSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionAnalystIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Dentons by 2xGet notified about new Risk Analyst jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr