Compliance & Conflicts Manager (100% Remote) at Sterlington Full Time

Position Title: Compliance & Conflicts Manager – 100% Remote Working Position

Contract: Full-time, Independent Contractor  

Posting Jurisdictions: 100% remote (aligned to US/ET)

Salary:  As a remote, international firm, salaries are based on candidate experience and location 

Description: 

A well-established and growing international law firm is looking for a Compliance & Conflicts Manager to support our growing team.  

We are seeking a dynamic person with a passion for entrepreneurship and sophisticated work. Join our cutting-edge, tech-savvy law firm and immerse yourself in a forward-thinking environment that encourages innovation.  

Must be able to handle multiple projects concurrently in fast paced environment, while juggling competing, time-sensitive demands. 

Sterlington was founded by a senior partner from a large NY-based law firm. We are headquartered in New York, though candidates work remotely.  Our clients include private equity and other investment funds, multi-billion-dollar family offices, public and private companies, investment banks, high net worth individuals, and startups. Learn more at:  www.sterlingtonlaw.com 

Requirements: 

As Compliance & Conflicts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful implementation of centralizing our client onboarding function through planning, execution, and monitoring. 

Managing conflict search results, conducting legal and commercial analysis of potential conflict and confidentiality issues, reporting only key issues to partners, fee earners or the GC&R team. 

Providing the creation of options and recommendations to mitigate and drive solutions in a positive and constructive manner. 

Managing project work in relation to BAU workflows, monitoring systems and controls and compiling Management Information statistics for stakeholders. 

About you: 

– Compliance and conflict clearance experience of onboarding scenarios for clients based in US, higher risk territories and/or other overseas countries – minimum 5+ years of experience. 

– Experience of dealing with compliance and conflicts (AML, Sanctions, PEP etc.) for a wide range of client types, including private individuals, corporates, partnerships, trusts etc. 

– Preferable relevant experience within legal services industry, although other financial services experience will be considered. 

– Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strong focus on attention to detail. 

– Utilizing business focused writing, speaking, and presenting to communicate and negotiate across all levels of staff and management, adapting the messaging to the stakeholder. 

– This role requires a client-centric mindset, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 

– Possessing the ability to work both collaboratively and independently across multicultural teams in multiple locations.