Wise
Financial Services
KYCOperationsSeniorAnalyst
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“KYC Operations Senior Analyst at Wise. Skills: KYC, AML, Compliance, Risk analysis. Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence reviews. Take risk based approach decisions”
What You'll Achieve.
Perform tasks within KPIs
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Case analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Excellent verbal and written English skills, Working knowledge of global KYC/AML compliance, Capable of identifying gaps in policies, Ability to handle routine and stressful situations, Ability to work autonomously, Punctual, independent, proactive, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Organisational skills, Attention to detail, Analytical skills, Ability to adhere to strict KPIs, 3+ years of experience in Operations or financial services, KYC/CDD/EDD/AML/ Compliance experience
Nice to Have
ICA, CAMS, or equivalent certification, External training on EDD/AML topics, Familiarity reading legal and regulatory documents
What You'll Do.
Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence reviews
Take risk based approach decisions
Review customer transaction history
Provide insights into customer behaviour
Conduct periodic reviews
Analyse changes in customers history
Review and assess high risk customer reports
Provide analysis and approval
Exercise discretion in setting priorities
Identify customer records requiring review
Obtain and follow-up on information
Ensure information and documentation meet risk appetite
Conduct in depth analysis
Use provided documentation
Perform searches utilising internet sources
Perform searches utilising third-party vendors
Communicate with other internal teams
Handle escalated or complicated cases
Provide guidance and responses to inquiries
Maintain high understanding of AML/CFT Regulations
Report activity deemed unusual
Take part in projects
Identify improvement opportunities
Contribute to policy updates
Contribute to training materials
Contribute to standard operating procedures
Draft reports to stakeholders
Support Wise in audits
Support Wise in regulatory process queries
Mentor KYC Operations Analysts
Support KYC Operations Analysts
Provide training and coaching
Enhance team capabilities
Effective communication with customers
Perform tasks within KPIs
Participate in meetings
Participate in training
Participate in events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate with internal teams; Provide guidance to peers; Support KYC Operations Analysts
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Articulate thoughts; Customer communication
Process & Methodology
Project leadership
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). As a KYC Operations Senior Analyst - Deactivation, you will play a critical role in ensuring that Wise adheres to regulatory and compliance requirements. You will be responsible for conducting enhanced due diligence, analysing customer activities, behaviour patterns, and ensuring that our KYC records are kept up to date according to our internal standards. You will be responsible for assessing and approving onboarding of high risk customers according to regulatory standards. This role is a great opportunity for people who are interested in deepening their knowledge in the KYC domain. Job Responsibilities * Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews based on customer’s risk profile. Take frequent risk based approach decisions while conducting customer reviews ensuring risk management standards are met. * Review customer transaction history and provide insights into customer behaviour patterns that may indicate risks. Conduct periodic reviews and analyse changes in customers history and account usage. * Review and assess high risk customer reports to provide analysis and approval as per the set policies and procedures. * Exercise discretion in setting priorities, identifying customer records that require further review and taking action to obtain and follow-up on the information and/or documentation requested. * Ensure that information and documentation provided by customers meet our risk appetite for onboarding
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