Conflicts & New Business Research Analyst

Sidley Austin•Chicago, IL

8d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Conflicts & New Business Research Analyst is responsible for researching prospective new clients to assess and mitigate ethical, financial, and reputational risks presented. The Conflicts & New Business Research Analyst will also be responsible for other research and analytical initiatives that support the Firm's Conflicts Analysts and Conflicts Staff Attorneys. This role will also include opportunities to understand the broader conflicts/new business intake process and acquire skills that would provide a foundation for advancement within the department.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely
Previous analytical research experience in an academic or business environment and/or experience with corporate research resources
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Excel
Proficiency in database systems & queries
Experience with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Client (KYC), Due Diligence or risk management
Experience with corporate research tools (including Capital IQ, Worldcheck, Dun & Bradstreet, and/or Bureau van Dijk)

Responsibilities

Research prospective clients using online databases and public domain searches to build a corporate profile and identify high risk factors and business or reputational risks.
Compose New Client Evaluations including a summary of the prospective client and its risk profile for review by requesting partner, Global Practice Group Leader and New Business Committee.
Conduct other corporate research and analysis activities needed in the day to day processing of incoming Conflicts Search Requests and client maintenance.
Drive initiatives aimed at improving the quality, integrity and standardization of data entered into the Firm's conflicts database.
Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.