Senior Business Acceptance - 6 month FTC

Senior Business Acceptance Analyst (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)About the FirmOur client, a leading US law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Acceptance Analyst to join its Risk and Compliance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.The RoleThe Senior Business Acceptance Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the firm''s client and matter inception process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and firm policies. You will work closely with partners, lawyers, business services teams, and senior stakeholders to assess new business opportunities, manage conflicts checks, conduct client due diligence, and mitigate potential risks.This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong law firm experience to join a high-performing team in a fast-paced international environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage complex client and matter intake requests from inception through to approval.Conduct detailed conflicts of interest checks, analysing results and identifying potential legal and commercial risks.Review and assess client due diligence (CDD), Know Your Client (KYC), sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEP), and adverse media checks.Escalate high-risk matters and provide clear recommendations to senior members of the Risk and Compliance team.Liaise directly with partners and fee earners regarding business acceptance requirements and risk considerations.Support the review of engagement terms, outside counsel ..... full job details .....