Risk & Compliance Analyst - IpswichBirketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face.Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026.With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership.The Risk & Compliance department identifies risks that Birketts LLP faces and advises on how to avoid or address them. It implements controls to protect the organisation from those risks. Compliance monitors and reports on the effectiveness of controls in the management of the organisations risk exposure. Complete client due diligence for on-boarding them to the firm.Dealing with AML searches through an electronic providerChecking and logging of Money Laundering ID, referring to Risk & Compliance Officer where required.Chasing non-receipt of ID where required.Responding to general queries regarding the types of ID acceptable.Dealing with file transfers.Updating data on internal systems as requiredIssuing monthly print outs to fee earners.Undertaking tasks identified from print out reviews.Logging of internal audit file review reports and chasing corrective action.Make suggestions for improvement of effectiveness and efficiency.Generally support the department with ad hoc tasks.Responsible for ensuring own knowledge and training is kept up to date and requesting training when necessary.Assisting with Conveyancing Panel applications.Basic risk queries.Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.Knowledge/experience of anti-money laundering desirableGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software (including Outlook, Excel & Word)Excellent keyboard skillsAccuracy and attention to detailHighly analyticalSelf-motivated, ability to use initiative and provide pro-active support to fee earnersStrong written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and liaise effectively with other internal departments and external contactsTeam playerAdaptable and flexibleGood organisational abilitiesConfident with excellent communication skills.Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week.As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits:25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank HolidaysLong Service holiday award 1 extra week every 10 years continuous servicePrivate Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus SchemeSalary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health InsurancePaid CSR DayEnhanced Maternity/Paternity LeaveSubsidised gym membershipElectric car schemeDress for your Day PolicyYou can find out more on our website:https://www.birketts.co.uk/recognition-reward-benefits/At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.