Conflicts Researcher

Dechert LLP•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

This position is an entry-level member of the Conflicts Department, which is responsible for identifying potential conflicts of interest, ensuring the accuracy of the information entered into the client/matter database, and performing research in support of the approval processes for Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Client Due Diligence (CDD) / Sanctions Screening. Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ensuring the accuracy of the information entered into the client/matter databases (Intapp and Aderant), adding or amending client and/or matter information in the client/matter databases, performing limited data entry in support thereof. Researching individuals and corporations to identify potential conflicts of interest. A team member will use various on-line resources, including SEC filings, commercial data providers, public filings, press releases, corporate reports, prospectuses, PACER, etc. to research entities and relevant commercial relationships. This may include identifying conflicts of interest related to new legal hires, including associates and lateral partners. Researching individuals and corporations to identify potential politically exposed persons (PEPs), beneficial ownership and sanctioned entities using commercial data providers, open-source data, public registries and regulatory filings and various other sources and means. Reporting the same to Assistant General Counsel and Partners, and the firm’s General Counsels and Money Laundering Reporting Officer’s (MLRO), Financial Crime Team (FCT) and supporting staff, when applicable. Processing New Matter Reports including ensuring all required information is provided and accurate. Frequent communication and correspondence with end users. Processing and ensuring the accuracy of additional electronic forms, including conflicts surveys for new hires. Frequent communication and correspondence with end users. Sending organized reports, workload summaries, and estimated turn-around times to Assistant General Counsel, General Counsels, MLRO’s, FCT, Partners, Business Support Professionals (BSPs), Recruiters, Marketing team members, and following-up, as needed. Providing research and reports for Marketing, Finance and Practice Groups and others, as requested. Various tasks in connection with the Auditor Response program. Maintain electronic files and accompanying documentation in connection with client/matters. Performs any and all other duties as necessary and as assigned by your supervisor for efficient functioning of the Department, Office and Firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
A professional demeanor.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
Must be an effective team player.
Customer Focus.
Knowledge of the Firm’s history, policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Legal and/or Research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the accuracy of the information entered into the client/matter databases (Intapp and Aderant), adding or amending client and/or matter information in the client/matter databases, performing limited data entry in support thereof.
Researching individuals and corporations to identify potential conflicts of interest.
Researching individuals and corporations to identify potential politically exposed persons (PEPs), beneficial ownership and sanctioned entities using commercial data providers, open-source data, public registries and regulatory filings and various other sources and means.
Reporting the same to Assistant General Counsel and Partners, and the firm’s General Counsels and Money Laundering Reporting Officer’s (MLRO), Financial Crime Team (FCT) and supporting staff, when applicable.
Processing New Matter Reports including ensuring all required information is provided and accurate.
Frequent communication and correspondence with end users.
Processing and ensuring the accuracy of additional electronic forms, including conflicts surveys for new hires.
Frequent communication and correspondence with end users.
Sending organized reports, workload summaries, and estimated turn-around times to Assistant General Counsel, General Counsels, MLRO’s, FCT, Partners, Business Support Professionals (BSPs), Recruiters, Marketing team members, and following-up, as needed.
Providing research and reports for Marketing, Finance and Practice Groups and others, as requested.
Various tasks in connection with the Auditor Response program.
Maintain electronic files and accompanying documentation in connection with client/matters.
Performs any and all other duties as necessary and as assigned by your supervisor for efficient functioning of the Department, Office and Firm.