Job Title: KYC QA Tester - Contract (London-Based)

Capitexfunding; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services organisation in London is seeking experienced KYC QA Testers for a contract-based opportunity. Responsibilities include QA testing of KYC files, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and documenting findings for audit. Ideal candidates will have experience in KYC or compliance analysis, strong attention to detail, and communication skills. This role offers the possibility of hybrid work after the initial on-site induction period.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a KYC QA Tester, KYC Analyst, or Compliance Analyst.
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience in conducting quality assurance reviews of KYC files.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA testing on KYC files for compliance.
• Review client onboarding and due diligence records.
• Document findings for internal and external reporting.

Skills

Experience as a KYC QA Tester

Understanding of AML and KYC compliance frameworks

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Title: KYC QA Tester - Contract (London-Based)

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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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