Job Description

We’re looking for AML Investigators to join our growing AML Investigation team in Austin. 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.

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

Qualifications

• Previous experience in AML or investigating suspicious activity will be beneficial
• Your verbal and written English skills are excellent
• You have an exceptionally inquisitive mind. You are always looking out for more information where available, however, you are able to cut through the noise
• You have a great eye for detail. You are meticulous and can look at information with factual precision
• You have exceptional logical thinking. You are naturally able to interpret data and draw logical conclusions
• You have great communication skills, both written and verbal. You are able to express your thoughts concisely and logically
• You’re able to articulate and justify your decisions. You are confident and comfortable making independent judgement calls
• You’re able to work under pressure. You can multitask efficiently and take responsibility in challenging situations
• You’re curious, keen to learn and proactive by nature
• You’re a true team player but happy working alone on independent projects
• You’re open to and value feedback in order to improve

Additional Information

• This is a hybrid position located in Austin, Texas and not fully remote. You must be able to commute to the office or open to relocation
• You must already be legally authorized to work in the US, we cannot sponsor Visas for this position
• The salary for this role is $62,500 annually

Key benefits:

• RSU’s in a rapidly growing company
• An annual self-development budget
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance – including HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid: Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, and an EAP program
• ☀️ 25 days PTO, 15 sick days, 11 bank holidays, 5 compassionate leave days, 3 paid “Me” days and a paid volunteer day, annually
• ️ A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years
• 18-weeks of paid parental leave, after a year with us
• 401k with up to a 4% employer match
• BuiltIn Award winner for Best Places to Work and Best Large Places to Work
• Click  here to learn more about the benefits that we offer at Wise

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