Wise
Finance / FinServ
FinCrimeOperationsAnalyst-Sanctions
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“FinCrime Operations Analyst - Sanctions at Wise. Skills: Sanctions Screening, Investigation, Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Documentation. Review and investigate potential matches generated by sanctions screening systems, conducting due diligence to determine if a true match exists. Escalate potential sanctions breaches to the appropriate teams in a timely manner via established channels and by following documented processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Consistently achieve individual and team targets (KPIs, SLAs, QA); Demonstrating a commitment to both quality and speed; Meeting deadlines reliably; Optimizing processing times; Taking full ownership and accountability for all responsibilities to deliver exceptional results
Industry & Context.
Exceptionally inquisitive mind, always looking out for more information where available, but also able to cut through the noise; analytical skills
Flexible to work in shifts, We work when our customers need us the most including early mornings, day times, weekends and public holidays as per business needs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Eligible to work in Hyderabad, Verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to produce clear, concise, accurate, and professional reports, summaries, and customer communications, A minimum of 1+ years of experience in Operations, preferably in sanctions compliance, AML, due diligence or a related field, Capable of maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy, with a commitment to precise process adherence and meeting established standards, even when managing routine tasks or high workloads, Ability to work independently and make decisions within well-defined procedures or apply a risk-based approach in your key tasks, Punctual, independent, proactive, and willing to get things done, Exceptionally inquisitive mind, always looking out for more information where available, but also able to cut through the noise, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, organisational skills, attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to adhere to strict KPIs in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment, Ability to work autonomously within established procedures and practices, Capable of identifying gaps in policies and processes and providing detailed feedback, including examples when possible, through established communication channels, Flexible to work in shifts
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field, ICA, CAMS, or equivalent certification (Sanctions/AML focused), Experience with sanctions screening and transaction monitoring systems, Additional languages are a plus
What You'll Do.
Review and investigate potential matches generated by sanctions screening systems
conducting due diligence to determine if a true match exists
Escalate potential sanctions breaches to the appropriate teams in a timely manner via established channels and by following documented processes
Analyse transaction data to identify unusual patterns or activities that may indicate money laundering
Conduct alert reviews
whether system-generated or internally escalated
focusing on specific transactions
customers or typologies
Triage actionable alerts that warrant further review
proactively identifying red flags
or other trends that may indicate potential financial crime issues
including but not limited to money laundering
Stay up-to-date on changes to sanctions regulations (e.g.
UK) and AML and due diligence laws and regulations
Assist in implementing changes to guidances and procedures to ensure compliance
Highlight any process inaccuracies or out-of-date issues and consistently follow established guidelines with high accuracy and incorporate updates cascaded within the team or wider function
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of alert reviews investigations
and supporting documentation including but not limited to decision rationale
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal data security protocols
Ensure timely internal escalation to other teams in strict accordance with Wise policies and guidelines
Perform and document risk assessments related to sanctions and AML
Escalate high-risk cases and potential compliance breaches
and suspicious activity
to the appropriate teams
or material breaches to function’s leadership in a timely and precise manner
following established protocols
and empathetically with customers via approved channels to obtain necessary details or clarifications for reviews
always upholding our high customer experience standards
Avoid unnecessary customer contacts and preventing delayed case resolutions
Take a proactive approach to consistently achieve individual and team targets (KPIs
demonstrating a commitment to both quality and speed
Meet deadlines reliably
optimizing processing times
and taking full ownership and accountability for all responsibilities to deliver exceptional results
Complete all company-assigned mandatory
refresher or ad hoc trainings on time and with diligence
Perform additional tasks as assigned by your lead
demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach
Actively participating in meetings
and internal events to support broader team and company objectives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with other teams, including KYC, Compliance, and Engineering, to enhance sanctions and AML controls; Develop and maintain productive and professional working relationships with colleagues, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment; Participate in team meetings and training sessions
Communication Scope
Verbal and written communication skills in English; Ability to produce clear, concise, accurate, and professional reports, summaries, and customer communications; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Communicate clearly, professionally, and empathetically with customers via approved channels
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). We’re looking for FinCrime Operations Analyst - Sanctions to join our growing Sanctions Screening team in Hyderabad. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on[ Wise’s mission](https://www.wise.jobs/what-we-do/), grow as a Sanctions expert and help Wise stay compliant with Sanctions Regulations. If you enjoy analysing information, working with constant changes and have an eye for detail this job is for you. Here’s how you’ll be contributing to the Sanctions Screening team: * Sanctions Screening and Investigation: Review and investigate potential matches generated by sanctions screening systems, conducting due diligence to determine if a true match exists. Escalate potential sanctions breaches to the appropriate teams in a timely manner via established channels and by following documented processes. * Monitoring: Analyse transaction data to identify unusual patterns or activities that may indicate money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion. Conduct alert reviews, whether system-generated or internally escalated, focusing on specific transactions, customers or typologies. Your role is to triage actionable alerts that warrant further review, proactively identifying red flags, discrepancies, or other trends that may indicate potential financial crime issues, including but not limited to money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion. * Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date
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