Job Title: 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.