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Capitex is a UK-headquartered executive search and staffing agency specializing exclusively in financial crime compliance talent. Operating internationally across major financial hubs like London, Dubai, and New York, the firm connects Tier-1 banks, fintechs, and consultancies with interim and permanent specialists in anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), sanctions, fraud prevention, and transaction monitoring. Through targeted headhunting, rapid-response staffing, and early-career talent programs, the company helps regulated organizations address compliance volume surges, manage regulatory changes, and secure executive leadership.
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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