Conflicts Analyst

About Maples Group

The Maples Group is a leading provider of financial and legal services trusted globally by hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and multinational corporations. With a workforce exceeding 2,500 professionals distinguished by their integrity, determination, and high standards, we operate from key financial hubs across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. This global footprint offers unparalleled opportunities for cross-cultural career growth and interdisciplinary learning between financial and legal services.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst based in Singapore to join our Global Business Acceptance Team. Reporting to the Conflicts Manager, the analyst will play a critical role in onboarding new legal business and ensuring that no work accepted poses reputational, ethical, or legal risks to the firm.

Primary Duties

• Verify and scrutinize the information related to new work by communicating with fee earners for clarification or additional data as needed.
• Conduct and review database searches, ensuring completeness and high accuracy.
• Analyze complex search outcomes from internal conflict management systems and other sources to determine possible conflicts of interest.
• Collaborate with fee earners across all practice areas to detect and highlight potential conflicts related to new clients and matters.
• Refer complex or ambiguous conflict situations to the Conflicts Manager for further evaluation.
• Perform supplementary research using internal and external resources to support conflict assessments.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining information barriers.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory, and commercial requirements pertaining to business acceptance processes.
• Contribute to educating the firm on conflicts policies and procedures to raise awareness.
• Support any ad hoc projects related to new business acceptance and conflicts management.

Candidate Profile

• While a degree is advantageous, it is not mandatory.
• Experience within legal or professional services is preferred but not required.
• Self-driven, adaptable, flexible, and patient.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen interest in understanding the business and applying lateral thinking.
• Excellent research capabilities and ability to take initiative with a proactive approach.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational aptitude and the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Trustworthy with the discretion to manage confidential information sensitively.
• Quick to learn new processes and technology applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and optical plans.
• Generous vacation entitlements.
• Access to educational supports and professional growth initiatives.
• Retirement savings or pension schemes.
• Life and travel insurance policies.
• Global mental health and wellness programs.
• Participation in sports clubs and social events.

Additional Information

The Maples Group conducts background screening for all candidates offered conditional employment, including criminal record checks except for Ireland-based roles. Having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is evaluated individually considering the nature of the role and offense. Candidates will have opportunities to discuss any findings before a final decision is made. All personal data collected is handled solely for recruitment purposes, consistent with our privacy policy.