Senior Conflicts Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Conflicts Analyst works within FTI Consulting’s Conflicts group, which reports to Legal and supports the company’s worldwide business through a 24/7 conflicts-management process. The role reviews proposed new business engagements to help determine whether they can be accepted, conducts conflict and related risk analysis, and communicates findings to internal teams and company professionals. The analyst handles a defined portfolio and may also support work outside their assigned queue when volume or urgent requests require it. This position requires sound judgment, accuracy, discretion, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues and consulting Conflicts leadership on complex or unfamiliar matters. The analyst gathers and clarifies information through frequent discussions with administrative, client-facing, and business professionals; researches entities and individuals using internal and external resources; and maintains confidential records. The role also requires developing an understanding of FTI Consulting’s services and professionals’ client work to assess complex business relationships and potential conflicts. The position requires travel to clients and FTI offices and occasional weekend support on a rotating on-call basis. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not provided. The stated base salary range is $72,500 to $128,000, with actual compensation determined by factors including location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related business field.
- At least 3 years of experience as an analyst in a conflicts or new business intake function within a law, auditing, financial, or consulting firm.
- Extensive familiarity with the legal field and legal terminology.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to gather and clarify information with administrative and client-facing professionals.
- Ability to work as a team player, learn quickly, and adapt to policies and procedures in a busy, high-volume environment with time-sensitive matters.
- Ability to conduct analysis independently and consult Conflicts leadership on complex, difficult, or new issues as needed.
- Ingenuity and creativity when encountering obstacles.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide occasional weekend support on a rotating on-call basis.
- Computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems and software quickly.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience using IntApp, Salesforce, and Elite.
- Working knowledge of public company SEC filings, corporate family tree information, and other publicly available information used to review client and other-party relationships.
- Working knowledge of engagement letters and contractual agreements, waiver language, external support guidelines, and engagement terms and conditions.
- Broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to conflicts of interest and the legal field.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively within the Conflicts group under the direction of the Manager of Conflicts.
- Review new business opportunities on an expedited basis to determine whether new engagements can be accepted and provide timely responses to company professionals and clients.
- Handle clearances for an assigned portfolio and support clearances outside the assigned queue when needed to manage workload and urgent requests.
- Review potential conflicts and related legal, relationship, and reputational risks accurately and promptly.
- Verify the completeness and accuracy of new engagement descriptions, identify issues and concerns, and escalate matters when appropriate.
- Apply company conflict policies and procedures to evaluate, track, and maintain records of potential issues.
- Communicate conflict-analysis summaries and clear, accurate information to internal teams and facilitate resolution of legal and business issues.
- Use internal and external databases and other resources to research entities, individuals, roles in matters, and relevant corporate affiliations.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information involved in the conflicts review process.
- Develop an understanding of the company’s expert and consulting services and the nature and complexity of its professionals’ client work.
- Provide occasional weekend support on a rotating on-call basis.
- Travel to clients and FTI offices.
Benefits
- Professional development programs, including on-the-job learning, self-guided courses, and certifications.
- A dedicated coach who provides mentoring, guidance, support, and regular coaching sessions.
- Tailored programs for professional milestones and preparation for future roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
