Hybrid OGC Analyst – Compliance, Global Sanctions

at Latham & Watkins

• Job title: OGC Analyst – Compliance, Global Sanctions
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Boston, United States

About the role

• OGC Analyst responsible for regulatory compliance and risk management at Latham & Watkins. Focused on sanctions screening and client database analysis.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Possess an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them
• Exhibit well-deveIoped 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

Benefits

• 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