Job TitleSenior Analyst, Business AcceptanceLocationGlasgowDescriptionSenior Analyst, Business Acceptance At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. Witha global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complexchallenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinctstrength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financialservices. Our people work on market-leading matters that driveinnovation, growth, and transformation around the world.
For AshurstPerkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.
What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?
Flexible work optionsHealth and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discountedcorporate health plansCareer advancement - client secondment opportunities, globalopportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programsThe Opportunity: Working as part of our global Risk & Compliance function, theBusiness Acceptance team is responsible for ensuring the firm isprotected from reputational, legal, and commercial risks. Thisincludes analysing all new clients and matters to identify and resolvelegal and commercial "conflicts of interest", ensuringcompliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing(AML/CTF) obligations, and meeting international regulatoryrequirements for sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), andclient-related negative press.
The role is ideally suited to an individual with a clear andconfident communication style, strong analytical and research skills,and a desire to work collaboratively with a dynamic and motivatedteam. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail, aninterest in current affairs, and the ability to work well underpressure. A legal qualification is not essential, but problem solving,professionalism, and sound judgement are key.
You will join a global team with colleagues across Glasgow, London,Dubai, Singapore, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and New Zealand,working together to provide risk and conflicts clearance that supportspartners and clients alike in their pursuit of exciting deals acrossthe globe.
Key responsibilities of the role include: Research relevant information sources and international databasesto compile documentation needed to verify the identity of clients ofthe firm.
Analyse sufficiency of identity documentation in the context ofglobal firm policy, local anti-money laundering laws, andregulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the data beingentered into the conflicts and risk databases.
Compose extensive written risk assessments, including technicalanalysis of money laundering, bribery, reputational, and sanctionsrisks, with reference to sectoral and jurisdictional risks andFATF-identified risk typologies.
Analyse information in the firm's conflict management systems andother databases/sources and liaise with lawyers to identify andresolve any potential conflicts of interest relating to new clientsand matters across all practice areas of the firm worldwide.
Use research skills to identify and verify clients, third parties,and assets involved in new business requests.
This is a full-time, permanent role based in our Glasgow office withhybrid working.
More information can be found in the job description attached tothe role on our careers site Careers |Ashurst Perkins CoieAbout you: The successful candidate will have: Experience in a Risk and Compliance function within theprofessional services sector, ideally within a law firm or large corporation.
Degree qualified in Law, Risk Management, Business, Politics,Economics, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to undertake relevant research and analysecomplex information.
An interest in the work undertaken by a corporate multinationallaw firm.
Strong interpersonal skills required to engage all levels oflegal, including Partners and other FirmManagement, and support staff.#LI-HYBRID #LI-GD1
Senior Analyst, Business Acceptance in Glasgow employer: Ashurst
At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our London office provides flexible working options, comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement through global exposure and award-winning learning programmes. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future economy with cutting-edge technology solutions.
