Conflicts & New Business Technology Senior Analyst

Sidley Austin•Chicago, IL

3d•$85,600 - $118,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Conflicts & New Business Technology Senior Analyst (“Senior Analyst”) supports the Conflicts & New Business Senior Director (“CNB SD”) and Conflicts & New Business Manager (“CNBM”) in coordinating technology and AI initiatives with the Firm's Data & AI team and Information Technology, helping keep requests well-organized and clearly scoped so those teams can prioritize efficiently without being pulled off other commitments. This role provides day-to-day project management and analytical support across conflicts and new business technology initiatives, from drafting business requirements through testing and implementation, and tracks a portfolio of concurrent projects on behalf of the Senior Director. The role requires a detail-oriented, technically fluent professional who can translate departmental needs into clear requirements, validate system functionality through structured testing, and keep multiple competing projects on track.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of 3 years of experience in technology project support, business analysis, or systems implementation, including experience writing business requirements and/or testing application implementations or upgrades
Demonstrated experience writing and running database queries (e.g., SQL or similar query language)
Demonstrated ability to support multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and shifting timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and vice versa
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience with Intapp Open, Intapp Walls, Intapp Terms, or similar conflicts/risk management applications
Experience implementing or supporting AI-enabled tools in a professional services or legal environment
Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum)
Experience working directly with IT and/or data science/AI teams on system implementations
Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment

Responsibilities

Support the CNB SD, CNBM, and operations team in coordinating technology and AI initiatives with the Data & AI team and Information Technology, keeping requests organized and clearly scoped so those teams can prioritize efficiently.
Assist in managing the day-to-day execution of conflicts and new business technology and AI projects, tracking milestones, dependencies, and deliverables from requirements through implementation.
Draft business requirements documents and functional specifications for AI, search, and workflow initiatives, incorporating input from Data & AI, IT, and department stakeholders.
Write and run queries against the Firm's conflicts database and related systems to support data analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Support the CNB SD and CNBM in developing and executing test plans for application implementations and upgrades, including coordinating user acceptance testing with department staff.
Maintain and update project trackers and status reports across multiple concurrent technology initiatives, flagging risks and competing priorities to the CNB SD.
Monitor the day-to-day performance of AI and technology tools used in conflicts clearance and new business intake, and route issues to Data & AI or IT as appropriate.
Support training and change management activities associated with new technology or AI functionality, helping ensure department readiness and adoption.
Research and summarize emerging AI and technology solutions relevant to conflicts and new business operations for review by department leadership.
Document workflows, system configurations, and business processes to support consistency, knowledge transfer, and audit readiness.