Financial Crime Reporting Specialist (focused on suspicious activity reporting) at Wise

Budapest, Hungary

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Able to communicate clearly and professionally in English (other languages are a plus)
  • Previous experience in a financial crime-related field (AML, fraud detection) is a plus, but not required; highly detail-oriented, willing to learn, and have transferable skills
  • Strong attention to detail: ability to handle routine tasks with high accuracy and maintain consistency in work product, even under pressure
  • Analytical skills: ability to analyze financial transactions, identify patterns, and make informed decisions based on regulatory requirements and risk factors
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly for drafting clear, detailed reports
  • Time management: ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities with precision and accuracy
  • Ethical integrity: a strong understanding

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyse customer accounts and transaction patterns for unusual or suspicious activity, identify potential red flags related to money laundering, fraud, or other financial crimes; provide input on process improvements and backlog exercises
  • Prepare suspicious activity reports: draft and submit reports based on findings, ensuring that all necessary details are accurately documented and submitted in compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate: work closely with other financial crime and compliance teams and departments to ensure that suspicious activities are properly investigated, documented, and reported; act as a point of escalation for complex cases from other operations teams, providing guidance and expertise
  • Adhere to regulatory guidelines: stay up-to-date on financial crime regulations, laws, regional best practices, and related reporting requirements
  • Maintain confidentiality: safeguard sensitive information, ensuring all reports and documentation are handled with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity
  • Communicate: liaise with financial institutions and law enforcement agencies as needed
  • KPIs: take a proactive approach to consistently achieve individual and team targets (KPIs, SLAs, QA), demonstrating a strong commitment to both quality and speed, including meeting deadlines reliably, optimizing processing times, and taking full ownership and accountability for all responsibilities to deliver exceptional results
  • Continuous learning: participate in training sessions and remain knowledgeable about emerging trends and tools in financial crime detection

Skills

Suspicious Activity Reporting
SAR
Financial Crime Investigations
Money Laundering Detection
Fraud Analysis
Transaction Monitoring
Regulatory Compliance
AML
Customer Account Review
Red Flag Identification
Process Improvement

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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