Risk & Compliance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to support its Risk and Compliance Director. This role involves managing AML searches, logging IDs, and responding to compliance queries. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, contributing to a culture of ambition and inclusivity. With a hybrid working model, this position offers flexibility and the chance to grow within a supportive environment. If you are self-motivated and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Risk and Compliance Director with compliance tasks.
• Manage AML searches and log Money Laundering IDs.
• Handle basic risk queries and maintain training.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Team player

Adaptable and flexible

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE or O level standard

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Purpose

To effectively support the Risk and Compliance Director in ensuring the firm's compliance and regulatory regime meets current requirements, conditions, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Dealing with AML searches through an electronic provider.
2. Checking and logging Money Laundering ID, referring to the Risk & Compliance Officer when necessary.
3. Chasing non-receipt of IDs where required.
4. Responding to general queries about acceptable ID types.
5. Managing file transfers.
6. Updating data on internal systems as needed.
7. Issuing monthly printouts to fee earners.
8. Reviewing printouts and undertaking related tasks.
9. Suggesting improvements for effectiveness and efficiency.
10. Supporting the department with ad hoc tasks.
11. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and training, requesting additional training when necessary.
12. Handling basic risk queries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to GCSE or O level standard or equivalent.
• Knowledge or experience of anti-money laundering is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly analytical.
• Self-motivated with initiative and proactive support skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Team player.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Good organizational skills.

Equal Opportunities

At Birketts, we are committed to a culture of ambition and positive community impact. We support our colleagues' success, development, and wellbeing through a flexible, inclusive environment and benefits such as holiday entitlement, healthcare, pension scheme, profit sharing, and more.

Our hybrid working model offers a mix of home and office work, and we welcome applications for flexible, part-time, or alternative working patterns. This job profile is a general outline; additional responsibilities may be assigned by your line manager.

Birketts is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity and inclusivity, and does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, gender identity, marriage, pregnancy, or sexual orientation. We value talent, skills, and potential, and select based on merit.