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Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hybrid
Austin, TX
Mid level
Hybrid
Austin, TX
Mid level
The Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist will manage escalations, respond to requests from law enforcement, oversee compliance processes, and assist with audits and training.
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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

Wise is looking for a Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist to join the North America Financial Crime Oversight team.  We work closely with teams across Wise (including first line operations, product, and banking teams) to provide guidance on financial crime controls (KYC, AML, Sanctions, Fraud) and approve new Wise products or features to ensure they are in line with compliance requirements. Externally, Financial Crimes Oversight is also responsible for defending Wise’s compliance program to regulators, law enforcement, and partner banks.

As a Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting a financial crimes program that is driven by Wise’s mission for money without borders, transparency, and protecting customers. We are looking for someone with prior financial crimes compliance experience, an excitement and desire to learn, and strong organizational and communication skills.

DUTIES

  • The first point-of-contact for North America financial crimes escalations and requests submitted from first line operations teams. Conduct initial information triage and assessment of escalations, contact relevant stakeholders and compliance officers for their approval, and track the progress of open escalations.

  • Respond to subpoenas and information requests sent to Wise by law enforcement and other financial institutions

  • Oversee the unusual activity referral process for banking partners that support Wise

  • Assist with various compliance related initiatives and tasks, as needed, including gap remediations, updating internal policy library, risk assessments, and approval of new partners and products.

  • Assist with audits, regulatory exams, and partner due diligence including tracking the progress of state exams and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely responses.

  • Help develop and coordinate North America compliance training for Wise employees.

  • Conduct horizon scanning for NorthAm and initial analysis if applicable to Wise

  • Speak to internal stakeholders, regulators, or bank partners about high level financial crime policies and procedures at Wise

REQUIREMENTS

  • Financial crime compliance experience and desire to learn

  • Excellent communication and writing skills

  • Ability to adapt to change and prioritize

  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple team functions, cultures, and geographies 

  • Ability to identify and solve problems and inefficiencies

  • Self-starter and able to work independently

  • Good organizational and time management skills

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.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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