Conflicts Analyst / Sr Analyst

About the Firm

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

About the Role

The Conflicts Analyst supports the firm's conflicts process by conducting database searches for potential conflicts, analyzing and validating results, preparing conflict reports, maintaining the integrity of the conflicts database, and assisting with the intake of new clients and matters. This role reports to the Director of Conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely, accurate, and thorough conflict searches for preliminary requests, new matters, and new clients.
• Review and validate all information submitted to the department, including requests to reopen matters, new business submissions, and preliminary conflict check requests.
• Maintain and update conflicts database following departmental guidelines related to conflict check submissions and conflicts clearance procedures.
• Add relevant party aliases and synonyms to the conflicts database and conflict memoranda.
• Ensure all parties listed on conflict checks are identified using complete and accurate legal names.
• Confirm client or matter ownership through research or by communicating with the request submitter.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest and determine when an ethical wall may be required.
• Liaise with attorneys and business representatives by telephone, email, or in person to obtain information on new clients and matters or for conflicts clearance.
• Analyze information related to new clients and matters to support conflict clearance in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
• Respond to questions from attorneys and business professionals regarding conflicts policies and procedures.
• Must be available for occasional/scheduled after-hour and weekend projects and rotational on-call remote shifts.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working in a legal/law department environment; conflicts experience preferred.
• College degree preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (particularly written).
• Ability to approach individuals at all levels within the firm by telephone, email, or in person with confidence and clarity.
• Ability to solve problems in a methodical, practical way.
• Knowledge of conflicts search methodologies and legal search terminology.
• Ability to perform corporate research on clients and other relevant parties.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on assignments, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while responding to the needs of attorneys and business professionals.
• Must be able to function seamlessly in a time-sensitive environment (i.e., handle urgent/rush requests without sacrificing quality).
• Strong customer service mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of legal ethics and the importance of conflicts compliance and risk mitigation.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word is required.
• Understanding and utilization of Boolean search operands and techniques are required.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an annual discretionary contribution from Alvarez & Marsal (eligibility requirements apply).
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, 72 hours of sick time (prorated for part-time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. Vacation and personal days vary based on tenure and role type.

Pay

The salary range is $70,000 - $90,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.