Business Acceptance and Compliance Analyst

Business Acceptance and Compliance Analyst

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Travers Smith is a leading full-service law firm, with a wealth of experience in its areas of specialisation. The firm has a market-leading reputation for its international expertise in Asset Management, M&A and Dispute Resolution & Investigations. Clients include asset managers across the alternative asset classes (private equity, venture, credit, infrastructure and real estate), publicly listed and private companies, financial institutions, and other business enterprises involved in large and complex UK and cross-border matters, transactions and disputes. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of service to our clients whilst enabling our people to achieve professional fulfilment in a supportive, inclusive and enjoyable working environment.

Role

This position is primarily responsible for assisting and supporting the Matter Inception Team within the Risk and Compliance department. Accurately and efficiently verifying KYC documents, screening new clients, running conflicts searches and providing meaningful analysis to lawyers, and helping with longer term projects concerning the internal Risk systems and regulatory requirements. The role is comprised of a combination of concise legal and business research as well as a grounding in the Conflicts rules as set out by the SRA Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities include the collecting of KYC documentation and screening for all new clients, the re-verification of existing clients to ensure that our knowledge of the client and its ownership is still accurate, the running of conflict checks for new matters and assisting in longer term projects undertaken by the Risk and Compliance department, including updates to our Intapp software.

The position requires utilising internal and external databases and other legal resources to conduct research relating to KYC requirements as well as conducting screening on the client and any beneficial owners/directors for sanctions, PEPs and adverse media. The candidate should have a working knowledge of corporate family tree information, state corporation databases and other publicly available practice area information sources. The candidate must possess a knowledge of the SRA Rules relating to conflicts of interest. The candidate will engage in frequent discussions with PA\’s, lawyers and clients directly to gather and clarify information.

Key Responsibilities

KYC

• Understanding and utilising client screening software and the conflicts of interest database; including maintenance and updating
• Researching corporate history of clients and parties related to former and new client work
• Collecting and verifying the relevant documentation required to onboard a new client based on its risk profile and the firm\’s internal policies
• Liaising with the relevant partners should more documentation or information be required
• Providing clearly written communications which will be sent to clients explaining what documentation is needed
• Fielding queries from members of the firm about KYC requirements and the file opening process
• Assisting in the refreshing of KYC checks for existing clients
• Providing additional support to the Risk and Compliance team in KYC-related matters

Conflicts

• Assist in the identification of potential conflicts of interest through the conflicts database
• Respond to lawyer and staff requests and perform conflicts of interest searches
• Providing support to members of the firm regarding Conflicts best practice and how to use the software
• Offering additional support for the analysis of Conflicts where required

Projects/Systems

• Supporting the Risk and Compliance team with long term projects, including regulatory changes and the maintenance of internal systems
• Providing support with regard to changes to our Intapp system, including testing new features and offering training to the firm on updates to the software

Personal Specification – Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor\’s degree required and legal qualification preferred. In lieu of degree, 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar Compliance role or within a law firm

Required Skills

• At least 3 years of KYC/Conflicts of interest experience or comparable research skills preferred
• Must possess excellent analytical and research skills and be able to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Must be able to work efficiently and independently with a high degree of accuracy/attention to detail, confidentiality and professionalism
• Team player who will go the extra mile
• Must possess strong organisational and communication skills
• Must meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and interact well with people at all levels
• Experience of using Intapp Conflicts (or other Intapp products) preferred

We are excited to be moving from our London headquarters in Snow Hill, to a brand-new building in the City – Stonecutter Court. The move is expected to take place in early 2026.

Diversity & Inclusion statement: We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of every individual including differences in gender, ethnicity, disability, faith, and more. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our clients and communities, where everyone feels empowered, respected, and heard. We actively partner with organisations and networks that champion equality and fairness, ensuring our policies and practices uphold these values.

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Support and Adjustments for candidates: We are committed to ensuring that people who are disabled or have a long-term condition are empowered in their identity, valued equally, and listened to. If we can adjust the recruitment process to make it more accessible, please let us know. For further information please visit our website: Recruitment – Support and adjustments for candidates | Travers Smith