Risk Expert

For the Linklaters Service Delivery Centre, we are currently recruiting for the Risk Expert role.

Your role

This is a dynamic and varied role in a supportive and friendly global team. You will be part of the firm’s Legal & Risk function which has around 100 team members across our global network. The role focuses primarily on managing the firm’s risk with regards to business acceptance. This is a challenging role that would suit an ambitious candidate looking for ample learning opportunities.
 

Day-to-day transactional responsibilities

• Initiating and analysing conflicts checks in the firm’s conflict checking system and working alongside Conflicts lawyers to resolve legal and commercial conflicts with relevant stakeholders;

• preparing responses to audit letter requests according to firm's audit letter policy, assuming the role of US audits coordinator;

• reviewing Information Barriers queries and clash clearance (ethical walls management);

• advising on the firm’s client engagement terms, policies, procedures and best practice;

• reviewing and authorising IT requests with privacy and/or data protection implications as well as advising on unusual user activities on Linklaters network;

• managing Share Dealing applications;

• conducting regular quality checks, providing guidance and training for new joiners.

Team Support

• Supporting Team Leader with workload management and as a first point of contact for all business acceptance related questions;

• prioritizing and delegating work to others to ensure deadlines are met;

• assisting with the supervision and development of Specialists by mentoring, motivating, and supporting them and providing honest, constructive, and timely feedback;

• actively participating in on-boarding process for the New Joiners.

Development and support of the firm’s global Business Acceptance systems and controls

• Supporting wider Business Acceptance team in relation to the ongoing development of the firm’s Business Acceptance compliance;

• becoming proficient in the use and development of the firm's Conflicts checking;

• seeking to enhance and build upon existing processes and participating in general Business Acceptance process improvements;

• contribute to the development of knowhow and good working practices;

• participation in ad-hoc projects.

What we are looking for

Experience:

• 2-4 years of professional experience in Operational Risk environment, Conflicts/new business acceptance, preferably in an international law firm,

• Previous experience of working in document and/or database administration, reporting, controlling, or auditing.

• Proven experience in data research and ability to review and digest information quickly.

Skills:

• Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills,

• Strong analytical skills with a systematic, well-organised approach and attention to detail,

• Hard-working and flexible with a "can do" attitude with the ability to work independently and within tight dealines,

• Team-oriented and able to promote good team spirit,

• Good at developing relationships with lawyers and staff at all level,

• Strong written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate effectively,

• Able to balance the firm’s legal obligations with its business needs – i.e., “being commercial”,

• Good problem solver; able to offer knowledgeable, practical, and creative solutions,

• Able to manage and prioritise competing projects, often within limited timeframes. 

Location

• Warsaw - hybrid working model with 2 days per week at the office

Working hours

• Shifts: 8:00 - 16:15 and 11:00 - 19:15

Linklaters and the Team

Linklaters are a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.

We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people  who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.

Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair and open atmosphere.

We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias, because we want everyone to feel that they belong. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common mind-set.

We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further.

Key Benefits

Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include:

• Private medical insurance

• On-site gym and bike facilities 

• Group Life insurance 

• Firm funded worldwide personal travel insurance, for you and your family 

• Subsidised sport card or  public transportation card

• Wide range of training opportunities

What sets us apart

At Linklaters

• We offer a truly global work experience and the opportunity to be involved in strategic projects that drive innovation and shape the future of our business

• We belong to a firm that embodies its corporate social, environment and governance responsibility commitments

• We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion so our people can bring themselves to work

• We advocate speak-up culture to empower our people in sharing their voices and an open-door policy to ensure they are listened to

• We invest in custom-fit career paths for our people in line with their talents and aspirations

• We provide agile working solutions to meet the changing needs of our people and our business

• We are committed to people first relationships based on mutual trust, respect and appreciation

• We support the health and wellbeing of our people, providing a safe space to talk about emotions and mental health with access to expert advice as needed

• We invest in developing leaders of the future who demonstrate emotional intelligence and a passion to discover, coach and develop the talents of others

Technical Skills:

Conflict Analysis, Risk Management

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.