KYC Quality Assurance Sign-Off (Second Line)

G MASS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

G MASS is seeking an experienced KYC Checker to join its compliance function. This second line role focuses on peer review and sign-off across CDD/EDD files, ensuring internal quality standards and regulatory thresholds are met.

The successful candidate will independently review completed files, challenge and validate work of KYC makers, and sign off when criteria are satisfied. Finance sector background preferred, with strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years of experience in a dedicated KYC, AML, or compliance role.
• Proven peer reviews or sign-offs in a checker capacity.
• Strong knowledge of global KYC regulation and firm policies.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in financial services, ideally within investment banking.

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 internal quality standards through QA processes.
• Manage a high volume of KYC cases and periodic reassessments within timeframes.
• Identify and resolve complex KYC challenges, working with KYC makers to remediate issues.
• Ensure risk ratings are applied accurately and align with policy and regulatory thresholds.
• Apply strong attention to detail and accuracy verification across all reviewed files.
• Act as escalation point for regulatory and quality queries with global stakeholders.
• Stay current on global KYC regulation and internal policies.

Skills

KYC compliance

Peer review

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

KYC platforms

Job description

G MASS is seeking an experienced KYC Checker to join its compliance function. This second line role focuses on peer review and sign-off across CDD/EDD files, ensuring internal quality standards and regulatory thresholds are met.

The successful candidate will independently review completed files, challenge and validate work of KYC makers, and sign off when criteria are satisfied. Finance sector background preferred, with strong regulatory knowledge.