FinCrime Investigator - AML Investigations 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
NoVisa
FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written English skills
  • Exceptionally inquisitive mind, always looking for more information but able to cut through the noise
  • Great eye for detail, meticulous with factual precision
  • Exceptional logical thinking, able to interpret data and draw logical conclusions
  • Great communication skills, both written and verbal, expressing thoughts concisely and logically
  • Able to articulate and justify decisions, confident in making independent judgement calls
  • Able to work under pressure, multitask efficiently, and take responsibility in challenging situations
  • Curious, keen to learn, and proactive by nature
  • True team player but happy working alone on independent projects
  • Open to and value feedback to improve
  • Previous experience in AML or investigating suspicious activity (beneficial)

Responsibilities

  • Carry out reviews on alerted accounts based on internal and external information
  • Assess actual payment activity and payment patterns
  • Obtain further supporting information to mitigate ML/TF concerns
  • Request and analyse supporting documents when needed
  • Take ownership of an individual investigation and escalate suspicious activity in accordance with internal procedures
  • Participate in an active feedback loop between the AML Investigation team and developers/product teams to improve product quality from a compliance perspective
  • Other ad hoc duties as needed

Skills

AML
Anti-Money Laundering
FinCrime
Investigations
Risk Assessment
Payment Analysis
Suspicious Activity Reporting

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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