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Compliance Analyst

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You should have compliance experience or be a graduate, excellent communication and analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a team, and stakeholder management.
  • You will process new clients, conduct anti-money laundering checks, perform conflict searches, verify information, liaise with staff, assist in training, and engage in special projects.

Requirements

  • Ideally previous compliance experience in a law firm or other professional services organization (fresh graduates are also welcome to apply)
  • Ideally a graduate or previous experience working independently, and with a team within a law firm or professional services environment
  • Ability to research, extract and compile information from various sources and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Professional, calm manner, robust
  • Good analytical skills
  • A self-starter who can work effectively with minimal supervision or guidance
  • Committed to high standards and excellence
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Able to deal with different cultures and perspectives
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Able to prioritise
  • Good communicator
  • Good sense of perspective and humour
  • Enjoys engaging with people and building relationships
  • Excellent stakeholder management
  • Exhibits approach and behaviours consistent with the firm's core values of 'approachable', 'bold' and 'connected'
  • Additional language skills (such as Arabic, German) desirable

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the processing of new clients and new matters. This will include:
  • Carrying out money laundering checks to ensure that the firm complies with its obligations under anti-money laundering legislation and the firm's anti-money laundering policy and assisting with internal reviews/escalations.
  • Carrying out conflict searches and clearing basic "conflicts"
  • Carrying out business intelligence searches in respect of clients and matters, including client websites, World-Check and other appropriate databases
  • Checking and verifying information provided by fee earners and secretaries
  • Arranging for the implementation of information barriers, where required
  • Dealing with enquiries from fee earners, secretaries and other support staff
  • Liaising with members of the wider team and analysing potential conflicts of interests
  • Building a good rapport with fee earners and secretaries
  • Building an understanding of the firm's client base
  • Taking part in team meetings
  • Assisting in training as required
  • Undertaking special projects on various topics as needed

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Compliance Analyst.

Where is the location for this role?

The location for this role is Dubai.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.

What is the primary purpose of the Compliance Analyst role?

The primary purpose of the Compliance Analyst role is to provide proactive and professional administrative and compliance services related to the onboarding of new business, including conflict searching and compliance checks.

What type of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Ideally, candidates should have previous compliance experience in a law firm or other professional services organization, but fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

What are some of the main responsibilities of the Compliance Analyst?

Main responsibilities include processing new clients and matters, conducting money laundering checks, carrying out conflict searches, and performing business intelligence searches, among others.

Is previous experience in a law firm required for this role?

No, previous experience in a law firm is not required; fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.

What skills are essential for a Compliance Analyst?

Essential skills include good analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, effective communication, ability to prioritize, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

What additional language skills are desirable for this position?

Additional language skills such as Arabic and German are desirable.

How important is building relationships in this role?

Building relationships is very important in this role, as it involves engaging with fee earners, secretaries, and other team members.

Will the Compliance Analyst participate in team meetings?

Yes, the Compliance Analyst is expected to take part in team meetings.

Can someone with minimal experience still apply for this position?

Yes, candidates with minimal experience, including fresh graduates, are welcome to apply.

How does the Compliance Analyst role contribute to the firm’s success?

The Compliance Analyst role contributes by ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and managing reputational risk, thus supporting the overall business objectives of the firm.

Multinational law firm with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1796
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 27 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients'​ problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.