Wise
Finance / FinServ
ComplianceSeniorSpecialist-Sanctions
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“Compliance Senior Specialist - Sanctions at Wise. Skills: sanctions experience, OFAC, UK and EU and UNSC/UN sanctions regulations, investigative research, sanctions filings, sanctions advice. reviewing and investigating all potential violations of OFAC, E. U. , UK, UNSC/UN and other sanctions programs processed through Wise. reviewing and final approval regarding escalated alerts on transactions and matches to the UNSC, OFAC, E. U. , UK and any other applicable lists”
Industry & Context.
Excellent research and analytical skills; Conduct legal and investigative research
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 2 years of sanctions experience, knowledge of OFAC, UK and EU and UNSC/UN sanctions regulations, attention to detail, Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables and a range of sanctions risk management responsibilities, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, Excellent research and analytical skills, Conduct legal and investigative research utilizing open-source research systems, An understanding of SWIFT payments, trade finance and cross border payments, Proven track record of taking ownership and responsibilities as well as being a great team-player, High ethical standards, respect for confidentiality and privacy, You are able to persevere in a fast paced environment, Fluent Portuguese and English
What You'll Do.
reviewing and investigating all potential violations of OFAC, E.
, UK, UNSC/UN and other sanctions programs processed through Wise, reviewing and final approval regarding escalated alerts on transactions and matches to the UNSC, OFAC, E.
, UK and any other applicable lists, reviewing and approving licensed reporting asset-freezelocked property actions and rejected transactions to the respective regulatory, drafting and filing Voluntary Self-Disclosures to OFAC and other competent, investigation into potential circumvention, advising teams on sanctions related issues, coordinating with the Team Lead on ad-hoc sanctions projects, Investigate and provide final decisioning on escalated sanctions cases for Level 3 review, Use investigative tools and web research to analyze vessel movements, beneficial ownership, and potential sanctions links to discount or identify potential sanctions concerns, Prepare and review draft sanction filings including block and reject reports to HM Treasury, OFAC, EU and other jurisdictional regulatory agencies, Provide advice and subject matter expertise on sanctions related issues, acting as a point of escalation for teams within Wise, Help to facilitate governance over sanctions lists/screening framework, Identify sanctions compliance issues/concerns and make suggestions and/or take corrective action to implement solutions to improve controls/operations, Assist in the review of sanctions related regulatory examination and internal audit deliverables, Assist in the provision of sanctions related training for employees as needed, Assist with drafting sanctions procedures.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
interpersonal skills; being a great team-player; acting as a point of escalation for teams within Wise; coordinating with the Team Lead on ad-hoc sanctions projects
Communication Scope
interpersonal skills; written communication skills; verbal communication skills
Full Job 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](https://wise.jobs/our-mission) and [what we offer](https://wise.jobs/what-we-offer). 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. The Sanctions Investigations and Reporting team serves as the sanctions subject matter experts responsible for reviewing and investigating all potential violations of OFAC, E.U., UK, UNSC/UN and other sanctions programs processed through Wise. This includes: reviewing and final approval regarding escalated alerts on transactions and matches to the UNSC, OFAC, E.U., UK and any other applicable lists and programs; reviewing and approving licensed transactions; reporting asset-freeze/blocked property actions and rejected transactions to the respective regulatory agencies; drafting and filing Voluntary Self-Disclosures to OFAC and other competent authorities; investigation into potential circumvention attempts; advising teams on sanctions related issues and sanctions incidents; and coordinating with the Team Lead on ad-hoc sanctions projects, as appropriate. Duties and responsibilities: * Investigate and provide final decisioning on escalated sanctions cases for Level 3 review * Use investigative tools and web research to analyze vessel movements, beneficial ownership, and potential sanctions links to discount or identify potential sanctions concerns. * Prepare and review draft sanction filings inclu
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