Experienced Associate - Conflicts Advisory

Group Description

The Conflicts Advisory team serves as the firm’s first point of contact for evaluating potential new business opportunities and addressing conflicts-related questions on active transactions. The team is responsible for clearing all new mandates by identifying, assessing, and managing potential conflicts of interest. In addition, Conflicts Advisory plays a key role in guiding business selection and evaluating reputational risk to ensure the firm pursues the most attractive opportunities while mitigating potential exposure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial conflicts checks and gather relevant information for new business opportunities
• Monitor active mandates and identify issues that arise post-clearance
• Manage deal team inquiries and set expectations around conflicts outcomes and timing
• Maintain accurate records by documenting conflicts checks, status updates, and key deal information within internal systems

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities and a keen interest in financial markets
• Ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Typically 1–2 years of transaction-related experience in a business, legal, or compliance role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to learn quickly, manage time-sensitive work, and think proactively to identify potential issues
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Comfort navigating internal systems and databases efficiently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred

Compensation

Expected Base Salary Range: $115,000 – $130,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred equity.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life and disability insurance, including additional voluntary financial protection insurance
• Well-being resources and programs, including mental health and mindfulness programs, digital wellness platforms, well-being events, and targeted on-site health services
• Family-building and family-support benefits
• Paid parental, caregiver, marriage and bereavement leave
• Commuter benefits, health club membership discounts, and other corporate discounts
• Paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and volunteer opportunities