Quality Assurance Analyst

Company Description At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description Reporting to the Financial Crime Manager, the successful candidate will form part of a project team responsible for the quality assurance of client AML risk assessments. The team will also support the wider Financial Crime team on a variety of other tasks (including AML reviews, SARs/DAML, PEP reviews and Production Orders). This role will begin on a remote basis, with a view to being based at the Glasgow office in the future. Speak to your Recruiter for more details.

Qualifications Key Responsibilities Quality assurance of client AML risk assessments, assessing whether submissions meet policy standards Identify high risk factors in client risk assessments and determine the appropriate risk rating and level of evidence needed on a case by case basis Liaise with and provide advice to internal Onboarding colleagues and the Frontline business to support the accurate risk assessment of clients Manage own workload effectively and offer pro-active improvement suggestions where appropriate Support the wider Financial Crime team on other tasks such as DAML reporting and PEP reviews, for example Skills, Experience & Qualifications Excellent communication and written skills Attention to detail Good inter-personal skills, with a determined and proactive approach Experience gained in an Anti-money laundering or client due diligence team Knowledge and experience of dealing with KYC/AML for wide range of client types, including private individuals, corporates, partnerships, trusts etc Desired School leaver or Educated to degree level, 2:1 classification or above Diploma in AML or Financial Crime would be an advantage

Additional Information Additional Information As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependent) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave Fully funded training towards professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Eye care support We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.