OGC Analyst – Compliance, Global Sanctions

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The OGC Analyst – Compliance, Global Sanctions is an integral part of Latham’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) team. This role will be responsible for supporting the firm’s regulatory compliance and risk management programs, including sanctions programs, while conducting sanctions screening of clients, non‑client parties, and matters, screening newly sanctioned names against the firm’s client database, summarizing screening results for escalation and review, and contacting lawyers regarding matters identified through screening.

This role will be located in either our Boston or New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Conducting in‑depth research on client and non‑client parties in potential new matters to screen for adverse findings (including negative news) that present reputational, business, and/or other risk to the firm, while overseeing the escalation, review, and resolution of potentially adverse findings, including the preparation of diligence records
• Responding to real‑time and time‑sensitive research requests from lawyers and support team members across the firm
• Applying sanctions rules and regulatory guidance across the firm, and preparing clear and well‑documented research summaries supporting conclusions
• Analyzing global regulatory compliance programs and processes, and recommending improvements
• Maintaining and updating tracking logs for screening requests, escalations, quarterly screening cycles, and ad hoc research requests
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them
• Exhibit well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with lawyers, management, support staff, and outside contacts
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal

And have:

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant sanctions compliance experience within a compliance, risk, or operational function at a law firm, banking institution, audit company, or similar professional services organization

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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