FinCrime Investigator - AML Investigations

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

We’re looking for FinCrime Investigators to join our growing AML Investigations team in Budapest. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission, grow as a specialist in anti-money laundering and help save millions of more people money.

If you are interested in the position, please apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter in English. In your Cover Letter, please explain your interest in this role and why you want to join the AML team. Feel free to merge CV and Cover Letter into one file upon submission. 

In the "Message to the Hiring Team" section, please include:

• Your salary expectations
• Your notice period
• Your residency status in Hungary (we are not providing visa or relocation support for applicants to our Budapest office at this time.)

Your mission: 

Wise has already pioneered new ways for people to transfer money across borders and currencies. Our customers can also manage their hard-earned money with the world’s first platform to offer true multi-currency banking. Your mission is to protect customers and Wise by investigating and reporting suspicious activity.

Here’s how you’ll be contributing to the AML Investigation Team: 

• Carry out reviews on alerted accounts on the basis of both 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 escalating any suspicious activity in accordance with internal procedures;
• Participate in an active feedback loop between the AML Investigation team and the developers/product teams to improve our product quality from a compliance perspective;
• Other ad hoc duties that need to be done.

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

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