KYC Case Quality Checker (Second-Line Review)

G MASS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

G MASS, a leading financial services organisation in the United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced KYC Checker to join its compliance function in a dedicated second line role. You will review CDD and EDD files, challenge and validate work of KYC makers, and formally sign off files as meeting internal standards and regulatory thresholds.

This role requires 2 to 5+ years of KYC/AML/compliance experience in financial services, with a proven peer review background.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years of experience in KYC, AML, or compliance within financial services.
• Proven peer review or sign-off experience in a checker role.
• Strong understanding of global KYC regulation and internal policies.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving.

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
• Familiarity with KYC platforms and case management systems

Skills

KYC

AML

Compliance

Peer review

Sign-off

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

KYC platforms

Case management systems

Job description

G MASS, a leading financial services organisation in the United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced KYC Checker to join its compliance function in a dedicated second line role. You will review CDD and EDD files, challenge and validate work of KYC makers, and formally sign off files as meeting internal standards and regulatory thresholds.

This role requires 2 to 5+ years of KYC/AML/compliance experience in financial services, with a proven peer review background.