Risk Analyst (Conflicts) - 12 months fixed term role

August 29, 2026

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Role

The purpose of this role is to support the business in assessing new requests (being new clients and/or new business with existing clients) from a conflict and compliance point of view using Dentons\' and third-party research databases.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Review intake requests to ensure completeness and accuracy of client and matter information.
Conduct internal and external conflicts checks, including analysis via Dentons\' conflicts database and external databases.
Investigate corporate structures and management profiles to support conflict and AML analysis.
Identify and escalate potential legal, commercial, sanctions, or reputational conflicts in line with firm policies.
Coordinate with Global Dentons offices to obtain conflict clearances.
Support AML refresh processes for existing clients and monitor high-risk clients in line with a risk-based approach.
Assist in reviewing engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and confidentiality terms.
Maintain accurate records and ensure data is entered and managed in accordance with firm policies.
Identifying and resolving confidential information issues, implementing information barriers and document security processes
Coordinate with other Analysts and other team members in order to meet deadlines, time-sensitive issues and other challenges.

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