spinhireKYC Specialist
Checks players' documents and decides whether an account can be opened and a win can be paid out.
Who is this and what does he do?
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.
Owns
- 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
What metrics are they used to evaluate?
- Queue processing speed
- Decision accuracy and share of reopened cases
- Share of forgeries caught
What should you be able to do?
Professional skills
- Working with KYC providers (SumSub, Jumio, Onfido)
- Tell-tale signs of forged documents
- Sanctions and PEP screening
- Basic AML requirements
Personal qualities
- Stamina for repetitive work
- Attention to detail
- A calm attitude to routine
Tools
Languages: English B1+. Additional languages add to the rate.
How much do they pay: salaries by grade
Arbs are indicated in euros per month, without the bonus part. The data is collected on industry jobs and offers reported by candidates; The numbers are a guideline, not a guarantee.
Malta & Cyprus
| Grade | Fork, €/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
| Grade | Fork, €/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
| Grade | Fork, €/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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