Compliance Analyst

Job Title:
Compliance Analyst (DUBAI)

Department / team:
Intake Team - Risk, Compliance & Legal Services

Location:
Dubai

Hours of work:
‎9.00am - ‎6.00pm

Overview of role:

The purpose of this role is to provide proactive and professional
administrative and compliance services to the firm, specifically in relation
to the taking on by the firm of new business. As a member of the team your
role will be to assist in the onboarding of new clients and new matters for
existing clients, primarily for the offices in the MEA region but will also
include other jurisdictions
It is important that administrative and compliance services are delivered to
the business in a manner which is consistent with the increasingly competitive
environment in which the firm operates. This role is intended to embrace a
team-working approach, to fulfil the needs of fee earners and the business.
You are expected to always provide excellent customer service, making positive
contributions to the success of the team, and building the business of the
firm. You will be expected to demonstrate your administrative, IT,
organisational and interpersonal skills. You will need to manage your workload
proactively and flexibly and perform tasks in a speedy manner.
The role is a valuable one where the Intake Team are the gatekeepers for
ensuring that we meet our regulatory obligations as well as assisting the firm
in managing reputational risk.

Role & Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities: include but are not limited to the following:
* Assisting in the processing of new clients and new matters. This will include:
* Carrying out conflict searches and clearing basic "conflicts"
* Carrying out money laundering checks to ensure that the firm complies with its obligations under anti- money laundering legislation and the firm's anti-money laundering policy and liaising with the firm's Risk Advisor and/or Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
* Carrying out business intelligence searches in respect of clients and matters, including client websites, World-Check and other appropriate databases
* Checking and verifying information provided by fee earners and secretaries
* Arranging for the implementation of information barriers, where required
* Dealing with enquiries from fee earners, secretaries and other support functions such as Finance and Credit Control
* Liaising with members of the Risk team and analysing potential conflicts of interests.
* Building a good rapport with fee earners and secretaries
* Building an understanding of the firm's client base
* Taking part in team meetings
* Assisting in training as required
* Undertaking special projects on various topics as needed

Suitable candidates must have:
* Arabic Speaking
* Professional, calm manner, robust
* Good analytical skills
* A self-starter who can work effectively with minimal supervision or guidance
* Committed to high standards and excellence
* Excellent attention to detail
* Able to deal with different cultures and perspectives
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Able to prioritise
* Good communicator
* Good sense of perspective and humour
* Enjoys engaging with people and building relationships
* Excellent stakeholder management
* Exhibits approach and behaviours consistent with the firm's core values of 'approachable', 'bold' and 'connected'