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 life 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.

Job Description

We’re looking for an AML Investigator to join our growing AML Investigation team in São Paulo. 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 more people money.

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 Investigations team:

Carry out reviews on alerted accounts on the basis of both internal and external informationAssess actual payment activity and payment patternsObtain further supporting information to mitigate ML/TF concernsRequest and analyse supporting documents when neededTake ownership of an individual investigation and escalating any suspicious activity in accordance with internal proceduresParticipate in an active feedback loop between the AML Investigation team and the developers/product teams to improve our product quality from a compliance perspectiveOther ad hoc duties that need to be done.
Qualifications
Previous experience in AML or investigating suspicious activityYour verbal and written English skills are excellentYou have an exceptionally inquisitive mind. You are always looking out for more information where available, however, you are able to cut through the noiseYou have a great eye for detail. You are meticulous and can look at information with factual precisionYou have exceptional logical thinking. You are naturally able to interpret data and draw logical conclusionsYou have great communication skills, both written and verbal. You are able to express your thoughts concisely and logicallyYou’re able to articulate and justify your decisions. You are confident and comfortable making independent judgement callsYou’re able to work under pressure. You can multitask efficiently and take responsibility in challenging situationsYou’re curious, keen to learn and proactive by natureYou’re a true team player but happy working alone on independent projectsYou’re open to and value feedback in order to improvePlease apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in English. Applications in Portuguese will not be considered
Additional Information
Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in English. Applications in Portuguese will not be consideredThis is a hybrid position located in Sao Paulo (Vila Madalena), and not fully remote. You must be able to commute to the office or open to relocationSalary for this position is 8,000 BRL gross monthly, plus benefits, and RSUs

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