spinhireKYC Specialist
Checks players' documents and decides whether an account can be opened and a win can be paid out.
KYC Specialist, Malta & Cyprus, middle: €2 400–3 200 per month gross · SpinHire data as of
What the role involves
The KYC Specialist is the first line of compliance. You review passports, utility bills and bank statements, screen players against sanctions and PEP lists and reject forgeries. The work is high-volume and shift-based, but it is the most accessible way into compliance: after a year or two, people move from here into AML or fraud.
Responsibilities
- Verifying proof-of-identity and proof-of-address documents
- Screening against sanctions and PEP lists
- Spotting forged documents and multi-accounting
- Escalating suspicious cases to the AML Officer
- Keeping the verification queue within SLA
How performance is measured
- Queue processing speed
- Decision accuracy and share of reopened cases
- Share of forgeries caught
Skills required
Professional skills
- Working with KYC providers (SumSub, Jumio, Onfido)
- Tell-tale signs of forged documents
- Sanctions and PEP screening
- Basic AML requirements
Soft skills
- Stamina for repetitive work
- Attention to detail
- A calm attitude to routine
Tools
Languages: English B1+. Additional languages add to the rate.
Check your pay
KYC Specialist · Middle · Malta
SpinHire mid-level benchmark: . Ads with a stated range for this role: fewer than 5, the band is derived from related roles and the region. € per month, gross, excluding bonuses.
How pay grows over time
- Training 3–6 months
- Junior under 2 years €1 900
- Middle 2–4 years €2 800
- Senior 4–7 years €3 950
- Head / Lead 7+ years or a team €6 000
The next level pays +€1 150 a month on average.
Timing is an expert estimate: training or an adjacent role to get in, then seniority levels by years of experience.
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Pay: salary bands by seniority
Ranges are in euros per month, gross (before tax), excluding bonuses. The data comes from industry job postings and offers reported by candidates; figures are a benchmark, not a guarantee.
Malta & Cyprus
| Level | Salary range, €/month | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | €1 600 – €2 200 | €1 900 |
| Middle | €2 400 – €3 200 | €2 800 |
| Senior | €3 400 – €4 500 | €3 950 |
| Head / Lead | €5 000 – €7 000 | €6 000 |
Poland, Romania, Baltics
| Level | Salary range, €/month | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | €1 100 – €1 600 | €1 350 |
| Middle | €1 800 – €2 500 | €2 150 |
| Senior | €2 700 – €3 600 | €3 150 |
| Head / Lead | €4 000 – €5 500 | €4 750 |
Remote · Tbilisi, Yerevan, Kyiv
| Level | Salary range, €/month | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | €800 – €1 300 | €1 050 |
| Middle | €1 500 – €2 200 | €1 850 |
| Senior | €2 400 – €3 300 | €2 850 |
| Head / Lead | €3 600 – €5 000 | €4 300 |
Bonuses: 5–10% annually or shift allowances.
How to break into the profession
The most accessible entry point into compliance: companies hire without industry experience and train on the job.
Working hours: Often shift-based, weekends included — the verification queue never stops.
Market demand: A high-volume role with continuous hiring, especially on growing markets.
Where to grow next
Live jobs: KYC Specialist
FAQ
Is KYC a good way to start a career in iGaming?
Yes, if you are aiming for compliance or fraud. It is one of the few entry points that needs no prior experience and comes with a clear path upwards.
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