Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS Manage the firm’s conflicts process to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Administer the firm’s conflicts platform, including recommending and implementing necessary changes, upgrades, and enhancements to improve functionality and efficiency. Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve conflicts processes and mitigate risk. Monitor regulatory and ethical developments affecting conflicts management and ensure firm compliance. Collaborate on audits and internal reviews related to conflicts and risk management. Review conflicts reports to eliminate extraneous information and highlight potential red flags. Analyze conflict reports and evaluate conflicts of interests under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and other legal authorities. Resolve common conflicts issues and elevate complex issues to the Office of the General Counsel for further review and resolution. Evaluate and determine whether conflicts are waivable and assist with preparing conflict waivers. Assist the Office of the General Counsel in determining when screening or conflicts waivers are necessary to ensure all decisions align with ethical and regulatory requirements. Act as primary point of contact for all conflicts-related matters, engaging with the initiating attorney to address questions and provide guidance on the conflicts analysis process. Enter conflict data into the conflicts program to generate reports, conduct applicable research, and present findings to attorneys for review of conflict results. Lead periodic conflicts training sessions for attorneys and staff. Supervise the conflicts team and ensure timely and accurate conflicts checks. Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and training of conflicts staff hires. Conduct annual performance reviews of the conflicts staff. Other responsibilities as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr