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**OVERVIEW**

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

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**Who We Seek**

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.
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**About the Role**

The Conflicts Analyst reports to Conflicts Manager and supports the Global Business Acceptance Team to facilitate the on-boarding of new legal business. Its tactical responsibilities feed one larger objective: prevention of accepting conflicting work or work that could pose a reputational, ethical or other risk to the firm. Primary responsibilities include:

- Validating and vetting the information provided in relation to new work by liaising with fee earners to clarify and obtain more information as appropriate
- Reviewing and / or undertaking database searches and ensuring accuracy and completeness is paramount
- Analysing and interpreting at times complex search results from information in the firm’s conflict systems and other internal or external systems in order to ascertain if there could be a conflict of interest
- Liaising with fee earners to highlight or identifying any potential conflicts of interest relating to new matters and clients across all practice areas of the firm
- Escalating any complex / challenging conflict situations to the Conflicts Manager for discussion
- Undertaking any additional research required using internal and external resources as necessary
- Assisting in the set-up and maintenance of information barriers
- Developing current knowledge of the legal/regulatory/ commercial requirements relevant to the Global Business Acceptance Team
- In time, assisting in the continual education of the Firm in conflicts processes and policies raising awareness generally within the firm
- Other ad hoc requests / projects relating to New Business Acceptance / Conflicts processes

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**EXPERIENCE**

**What You Bring**
- A degree is desirable but not essential
- Prior experience in legal services or professional services is desirable
- Self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and patience
- Keen interest in knowing the business and lateral/analytical thinking
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Ability to use initiative with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and able to work well under pressure
- Discretion essential to preserve confidential information
- Able to adapt to new processes and technology
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with all levels of legal and support staff

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**BENEFITS & REWARDS**

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The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Savings or pension plan
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Sports clubs and social events

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**ABOUT MAPLES GROUP**

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.