About the company
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.
Responsibilities
- Follow operational procedures on sanctions alert handling for all alert types, including documenting the decision rationale. Speed and accuracy of decision making is essential.
- Perform analysis of potential matches against sanctions lists alerted through sanctions screening of customers and transactions.
- Communicate with customers when further information is required as part of reviewing against sanctions lists.
- Escalate alerts that may raise any potential reporting requirements.
- Provide inputs in order to refine automated sanctions screening risk methodology, reduce false positives, mitigate sanctions risks and improve customer experience.
- Able to take ownership and accountability for all cases, knowledge sharing and projects/tasks, if any.
Requirements
- You’re eligible to work in Brazil;
- You’re flexible with working hours - your shifts would include some weekends and afternoons (11:00AM - 7:00PM)
- You are ready to work 2 weekend shifts per month. (Which may be subjected to change based on customer demands)
- Your verbal and written English skills are excellent;
- You have an exceptionally inquisitive mind. You are always looking out for more information where available, enjoy conducting legal and investigative research utilising open-source research systems.
- 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 communicate in a cross-team environment;
- 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 punctual, independent, proactive and curious to learn;
- You’re a true team player but happy working alone on independent projects;
- You’re open to and value feedback in order to improve;
- Previous experience or knowledge about sanctions and/or financial crime is a big plus, as well as an understanding of SWIFT payments, trade finance, and cross border payments
Conditions
- RSU’s in a rapidly growing company + Salary: 7,000 BRL (Monthly CLT)
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity to grow as a Sanctions expert