Compliance Senior Specialist - Sanctions at Wise

Austin, Texas, United States

Wise Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Fintech, ComplianceIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of sanctions experience
  • Strong knowledge of OFAC, UK and EU sanctions regulations
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables and a range of sanctions risk management responsibilities
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Conduct legal and investigative research utilizing open-source research systems
  • An understanding of SWIFT payments, trade finance and cross border payments
  • Proven track record of taking ownership and responsibilities as well as being a great team-player
  • High ethical standards, respect for confidentiality and privacy
  • Ability to persevere in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and provide final decisioning on escalated sanctions cases for Level 3 review
  • Use investigative tools and web research to analyze vessel movements, beneficial ownership, and potential sanctions links to discount or identify potential sanctions concerns
  • Prepare and review draft sanction filings including block and reject reports to HM Treasury, OFAC, EU and other jurisdictional regulatory agencies
  • Provide advice and subject matter expertise on sanctions related issues, acting as a point of escalation for teams within Wise
  • Help to facilitate governance over sanctions lists/screening framework
  • Identify sanctions compliance issues/concerns and make suggestions and/or take corrective action to implement solutions to improve controls/operations
  • Assist in the review of sanctions related regulatory examination and internal audit deliverables
  • Assist in the provision of sanctions related training for employees as needed
  • Assist with drafting sanctions procedures

Skills

OFAC
EU Sanctions
UK Sanctions
Sanctions Investigations
Transaction Review
Regulatory Reporting
Voluntary Self-Disclosures
Beneficial Ownership
Investigative Tools
Web Research
Vessel Tracking

Wise

Facilitates low-cost international money transfers

About Wise

Wise focuses on international money transfers, providing a low-cost alternative to traditional banks. It uses a peer-to-peer system to match transfers between users in different countries, which helps reduce fees and offers better exchange rates. Customers pay a small, transparent fee for each transaction, and Wise also offers a multi-currency account for managing funds in various currencies. The company aims to maintain high performance and reliability while ensuring transparency and trust with its users.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$385.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

PTO & annual leave
Work from home flexibility
Parental leave
Medical insurance plans
Health & wellbeing discounts
Pension & retirement plans
Social events
Relocation support

Risks

Increased competition from banks integrating Swift services could challenge Wise's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny following Stenn's collapse may increase pressure on Wise.
Bitcoin's low transaction fees could attract customers away from Wise's services.

Differentiation

Wise offers a peer-to-peer system for low-cost international money transfers.
The company provides a multi-currency account for ex-pats, freelancers, and travelers.
Wise's transparent fee structure attracts customers seeking cost-effective money transfer solutions.

Upsides

Partnership with Morgan Stanley enhances Wise's cross-border settlement capabilities.
Expansion into India's remittance market presents significant growth opportunities for Wise.
API integrations offer additional revenue streams and market penetration for Wise.

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