Financial Crime Analyst

The role can be based at either Leicester / Salisbury / Bolton or Bristol

W  Group is a leading provider of Small Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS) administration, actuarial, law and tax advisory services. With a focus on delivering excellent outcomes for business owners, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and families, W  Group offers personalised and proactive administration services for their clients.

The Financial Crime Analyst supports the firm’s financial crime compliance framework through the delivery of customer due diligence, screening, monitoring, and case review activity across a regulated professional services environment.

Working closely with the MLRO, and the wider business, the role requires sound analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to apply policy and regulatory requirements consistently in day-to-day decision-making.

This is a hands-on role suited to an individual who can manage core financial crime processes effectively, exercise developing technical judgement, and contribute confidently to the review of higher-risk or more complex matters with appropriate oversight.

• Support the business with standard and enhanced due diligence on new and existing clients, including individuals, corporates, trusts, and politically exposed persons.
• Review and assess customer due diligence, source of wealth, and source of funds information, providing clear guidance to colleagues and escalating gaps where appropriate.
• Carry out sanctions, politically exposed person, and adverse media screening, and review associated alerts in line with internal procedures.
• Oversee, support and conduct periodic reviews to ensure client records remain current, appropriately risk rated, and supported by complete and accurate information.
• Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts and support the ongoing monitoring of higher-risk clients in line with internal policy and regulatory requirements.
• Provide analytical support to the MLRO on complex matters, including higher-risk client reviews and the preparation of suspicious activity reporting for internal escalation.
• Support the MLRO with preparation of Financial Crime Risk Assessments.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, and management information to support effective oversight, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Support the business with financial crime queries and contribute to the delivery of financial crime awareness training where required.
• Keep up to date with relevant legal and regulatory developments, including UK financial crime legislation, sanctions requirements, and applicable supervisory guidance.
• Support regulatory reporting and contribute to the effective operation of the Risk & Compliance team, including adherence to firm policies, company values, and applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
• Support the wider Governance, Risk and Compliance team where required.
• Comply with the Health & Safety Guidelines as set out in the Health & Safety Management System document
• Demonstrate behaviours in line with our Company Values ‘PEER’
• Ensure compliance with our Company policies, procedures and guidelines
• The role may be subject to credit & DBS checks

• At least two years’ experience in financial crime compliance within professional services, financial services, legal services or another regulated environment.
• Good working knowledge of the UK anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework, including customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and ongoing monitoring requirements.
• Practical experience of conducting KYC and CDD reviews, including more complex client structures such as trusts,…