Business Acceptance Analyst at Allens

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Conflict Checking, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Integrity, Customer Due Diligence, Risk Assessment, Identity Verification, PEP Screening, Sanctions Screening, Adverse Media Screening, Record Maintenance, Compliance Requirements, Attention To Detail, Confidential Information Handling, Communication Skills, Judgment, Mentoring

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Your role At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges. You'll be a part of our New Business Intake team that manage client and matter onboarding, conduct conflict searches, ensure data accuracy, and support risk management across the firm. As a Business Acceptance Analyst, you will: Conduct conflict searches using firm systems to identify potential conflicts of interest. Analyse conflict reports, resolve concerns, and escalate issues when required. Perform initial and ongoing CDD (customer due diligence), including risk assessments and identity verification. Conduct PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screening; escalate high-risk findings. Maintain accurate records in First AML and assist with AUSTRAC audits. Monitor and review client risk ratings, trigger events, and screening alerts. Collaborate with Partners and clients on compliance requirements and document collection. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you. About you You will have: Experience in a law firm or professional services environment performing new business intake, client onboarding, and conflict checking is preferred. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including guiding partners and teams through conflict considerations. Ability to interpret conflict search reports and apply escalation frameworks in line with firm policy. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity across client and matter records. Confidence in handling sensitive and confidential information with sound judgement and discretion. A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others. Your development In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations. Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world. Our perks Our benefits include: Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program. Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families. Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home. Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition. Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people. Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs. How to apply? We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please email Olivia Newport, Talent Acquisition Consultant - olivia.newport@allens.com.au. At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at careers@allens.com.au. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at careers@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the corner! At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them. Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities. Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm. We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.

Responsibilities

As a Business Acceptance Analyst, you will conduct conflict searches, analyze conflict reports, and perform customer due diligence. You will also collaborate with partners and clients on compliance requirements and maintain accurate records.