Quality Assurance Executive

OpenPayd Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal training budget

Cycle to Work

Gym membership discount

PerkBox discounts

Travel loan

Company pension

Health Insurance

Office breakfasts

Birthday day off

Team socials

Annual leave 25d

Job summary

OpenPayd is seeking an experienced QA/Compliance Assurance professional to join our financial services team in Greater London. You will conduct objective QA reviews across onboarding, CDD/EDD, and transaction monitoring, while documenting evidence-backed conclusions.

You will select samples, assess case handling quality, and help identify remediation needs. You will prepare management information and KPIs for senior governance, track remediation actions, and collaborate with Compliance, Risk,

Qualifications

• Experience in QA, compliance assurance or similar oversight roles in regulated financial services.
• Experience conducting file/case reviews and documenting evidence-based conclusions.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, CDD and EDD processes and lifecycle management.
• Understanding of transaction monitoring and fraud controls in payments.
• Excellent attention to detail and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective QA reviews across onboarding, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring and payment operations.
• Select and document samples using a risk-based approach with clear evidence trails.
• Assess quality and timeliness of case handling, investigations and approvals.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of controls and identify remediation needs.
• Prepare evidence-based reports, management information and KPIs for governance.
• Track remediation actions and escalate significant issues as needed.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit and other stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of QA methodology and training.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Compliance Assurance

KYC/CDD/EDD

Transaction monitoring

Fraud controls

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Who are we?

At OpenPayd, we are building a universal financial infrastructure to power the growth of the digital economy. Our rails‑agnostic approach empowers any business to move and manage money globally - across both traditional rails and stablecoins — at scale, and in real time.

The OpenPayd platform delivers a suite of banking and payments infrastructure: accounts in over 40 currencies, FX, on/off ramp, international and domestic payments, Open Banking services – all via a single API.

A global network of licences alongside our best‑in‑class tech is why we're trusted by 1000+ enterprise clients to process over $180bn volume annually.

How will you add value to the OpenPayd journey?

• Conduct objective, risk‑based Quality Assurance reviews across customer onboarding and CDD/EDD, periodic and event‑driven customer reviews, transaction monitoring, fraud‑related activities, and payment operational processes.
• Select and document review samples using a risk‑based methodology, maintaining a clear evidence trail and appropriate independence from the activities under review.
• Assess the quality, completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of first‑line case handling, investigations, risk assessments, approvals, documentation, and decision‑making.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of relevant first‑line processes and controls, identifying deficiencies, inconsistencies, control weaknesses, and remediation needs.
• Perform thematic reviews, identify emerging risks and recurring trends, and record and rate findings consistently.
• Prepare clear, evidence‑based reports, management information, and KPIs for senior management and governance committees.
• Track remediation actions, validate completed corrective measures before closure, and escalate significant, overdue, or systemic issues appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with first‑line teams, Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, Regulatory Compliance Monitoring, and other stakeholders, providing constructive feedback and professional challenge.
• Support the continuous improvement and risk‑based expansion of the Quality Assurance methodology, review programme, sampling approach, checklists, rating criteria, policies, procedures, controls, guidance, and training.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience in Quality Assurance, Compliance Assurance, operational assurance, compliance monitoring, audit, or a similar oversight role, preferably within regulated financial services.
• Experience conducting file or case reviews, control testing, or operational process reviews and documenting evidence‑based conclusions.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and customer lifecycle management processes.
• A good understanding of transaction monitoring, fraud controls, payment operations, and broader financial crime controls.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, and written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to assess complex cases and operational processes, apply policies and review criteria consistently, and present clear conclusions to different audiences.
• Experience producing evidence‑based reports and management information, analysing Quality Assurance data, and identifying trends and emerging issues.
• Experience within fintech, payments, banking, or another regulated financial services environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory expectations and guidance, Quality Assurance methodologies, risk‑based sampling, control testing, and relevant case‑management systems is desirable.

Our perks and benefits:

• Personal training budget - £3000
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership - £80 towards any gym
• Corporate discounts via PerkBox
• Travel loan
• Company Pension plan
• Health, Dental & Life Insurance
• Wednesday office breakfasts, office fruits and a full bar & regular team socials
• 25 days annual leave plus the Bank Holidays, extra day off for Birthday & Social Volunteering

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