KYC QA Tester - Contract (London-Based)

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Job Title: KYC QA Tester – Contract (London-Based)We are seeking multiple experienced KYC QA Testers to join a large-scale KYC testing and remediation project for a global financial services organisation. This is a contract-based opportunity requiring up to 10 London-based professionals. The project mirrors a similar large-scale program and will focus on reviewing, testing, and validating KYC files and processes to ensure regulatory compliance.Key Details:
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Location: London
Responsibilities:
  • Perform Quality Assurance (QA) testing on KYC files, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Review and validate client onboarding, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and transaction monitoring records.
  • Identify discrepancies, errors, and gaps within KYC files, escalating issues to relevant teams as necessary.
  • Work closely with Compliance, KYC Operations, and Risk teams to ensure remediation tasks meet internal and regulatory expectations.
  • Document findings in a clear, concise, and structured manner for internal reporting and external audit purposes.
  • Provide feedback and guidance on process improvements and best practices related to KYC file reviews.
  • Participate in daily stand-ups, progress meetings, and collaborative sessions with other QA testers and project stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a KYC QA Tester, KYC Analyst, or Compliance Analyst within financial services.
  • Strong understanding of AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance frameworks (including CDD, EDD, PEP, and Sanctions screening).
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting quality assurance reviews of KYC files, with attention to detail and risk awareness.
  • Ability to work in a structured, high-volume remediation environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings clearly.
  • London-based and able to work on-site full-time during the initial two weeks.
  • Comfortable with hybrid/remote working post-induction.
  • Flexibility to work through multiple vendors and contribute within a competitive resourcing environment.
Application Process:
  • Batch submissions will be used to streamline the candidate review process and avoid duplicate profiles.
  • Candidates sourced from recently completed similar projects will be prioritised.

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