KYC Operations Associate Analyst at Wise

Budapest, Hungary

Wise Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written English skills (additional language skills are a plus) with the ability to clearly articulate your thoughts
  • A minimum of 1+ years of experience in Operations (preferably in CDD/EDD/AML or compliance roles)
  • Basic knowledge of global KYC/AML compliance regulations and standards
  • Ability to take decisions

Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial and ongoing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews, making risk-based decisions to meet risk mitigation standards
  • Collect, analyze, and verify customer information against KYC/AML guidelines, including identity documents, online company registries, complex business structures, ultimate beneficial ownership, source of wealth documentation, and adverse media screening
  • Review customer transaction history to identify behavior patterns indicating risks
  • Conduct periodic reviews, analyzing changes in customer history and account usage
  • Ensure customer records are accurate, updated, and maintained with organized documentation, complying with data privacy regulations and internal data security protocols
  • Perform and document customer risk assessments based on gathered information
  • Escalate activities exceeding internal risk tolerance to relevant teams
  • Identify potential money laundering and fraudulent activities, filing Suspicious Activity Reports with proper documentation and rationale
  • Communicate effectively with customers through phone, email, and chat, providing service and support
  • Perform tasks within key performance indicators (KPIs) set by leadership, handle other position-related tasks assigned by lead, and participate in meetings, training, and internal/external events

Skills

KYC
AML
Customer Due Diligence
Enhanced Due Diligence
CDD
EDD
Risk Assessment
Customer Onboarding
Identity Verification
Ultimate Beneficial Ownership
UBO

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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