G MASS

KYC Case Checker - Analyst / Associate

Financial Crime & AMLConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLondon, UK£25k - £35k

About the Job

Requirements

2 to 5+ years of experience in a dedicated KYC, anti-money laundering, or compliance role within financial services, ideally gained within an investment bank.
Proven hands-on experience performing peer reviews or sign-offs in a checker capacity.
Strong working knowledge of global KYC regulation and the ability to quickly learn firm-specific policies and requirements.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to solve complex regulatory challenges efficiently.
Strong risk assessment skills and a clear understanding of how risk ratings map to policy and regulatory thresholds.
Ability to work independently and communicate confidently with stakeholders across global time zones.
Familiarity with KYC platforms and case management systems.

Responsibilities

Act as checker and formally sign off completed Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence files reviewed by KYC makers.
Own file reviews by performing quality checks and second-line reviews on completed Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence files.
Validate KYC files against the client's internal quality standards through quality assurance processes.
Manage a high-volume caseload of KYC cases and periodic reassessments within agreed timeframes.
Identify and resolve complex KYC challenges, working with KYC makers to remediate issues.
Ensure risk ratings are applied accurately and align with company policy and regulatory thresholds.
Apply attention to detail and verify accuracy across all reviewed files.
Act as a point of escalation for regulatory and quality queries, liaising with stakeholders globally.
Stay current on global KYC regulation and learn internal policies and jurisdictional requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Investment banking experience is preferred.

KYC Case Checker (Analyst / Associate)

G MASS · London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-09-15

Salary: GBP 25,000–35,000

Workplace: hybrid

Description

Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced KYC Checker to join their compliance function. This is a dedicated second line checker role, not a KYC maker position, focused on peer review and sign off across Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) files. The successful candidate will independently review completed files, challenge and validate the work of KYC makers, and formally sign off files as meeting internal quality standards, regulatory thresholds, and global policy requirements.

This is a strong opportunity for a detail driven compliance professional with proven checker experience and an investment banking background, to take ownership of file quality across a high volume caseload while working closely with KYC makers to resolve complex remediation issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as checker, performing formal sign off on completed CDD and EDD files reviewed by KYC makers
Own file reviews, performing quality checks and second line reviews on completed CDD and EDD files
Validate KYC files against the client's internal quality standards through robust quality assurance processes
Manage a high volume of KYC cases and periodic reassessments within agreed timeframes
Proactively identify and resolve complex KYC challenges, working closely with KYC makers to remediate issues
Ensure risk ratings are applied accurately and align with company policy and regulatory thresholds
Apply strong attention to detail and accuracy verification across all reviewed files
Act as a point of escalation for regulatory and quality queries, liaising confidently with stakeholders globally
Stay current on global KYC regulation and quickly absorb specific internal policies and jurisdictional requirements

Requirements

2 to 5+ years of experience in a dedicated KYC, AML, or compliance role within financial services, ideally gained within an investment bank
Proven hands-on experience performing peer reviews or sign offs in a checker capacity
Strong working knowledge of global KYC regulation, with the ability to quickly learn firm specific policies and requirements
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to problem solve complex regulatory challenges efficiently
Strong risk assessment skills, with a clear understanding of how risk ratings map to policy and regulatory thresholds
Comfortable working independently, with confident communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders across global time zones
Familiarity with KYC platforms and case management systems

Benefits

Length: initial 6-month contract

Salary: up to £35k depending on experience

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