Wise

Finance / FinServ

QualityAssuranceSeniorSpecialist

tallinn, harjumaa, estonia FULL TIME
The Brief

“Quality Assurance Senior Specialist at Wise. Skills: Quality Assurance, Risk Assessment, AML Investigation, SAR Reporting, Fraud, Sanctions, KYC (EDD/CDD). Provide independent, expert assurance over how work is done. Spotting risk”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve and maintain competence across the team; Ensure that assessment performed by QA Specialists adapt to planned changes; Ensure consistent, correct outcomes are achieved and drive best practice; Ensure QA Specialists achieve and maintain competency; Provide actionable insights and recommendations; Influence continuous improvement; Consistently achieving individual and team targets (KPIs, SLAs); Deliver results; Support broader team and company objectives; Deliver objective, risk-based reviews and actionable insights; Strengthen our processes

Industry & Context.

Finance / FinServ
Problems you'll solve

Root Cause Analysis; Diagnose complex, systemic issues; Identify and recommend actions and best practice; Manage challenges to QA results in a proactive and constructive way

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Professional experience: 3+years of QA or experience of working cases in a relevant function (AML Investigation, SAR Reporting, Fraud, KYC - EDD/CDD) inclusive of coaching others in domain relevant subjects., Fluent in English (written and verbal skills) with the ability to clearly articulate your thoughts and recommendations., Self-development: Is committed to learn and develop deep expertise through industry and trend analysis, regulatory insights, and emerging risk typologies. Share insights and best practice with colleagues., Quality Assurance methodology: Good experience of Quality Assurance methodologies and frameworks, including testing procedures, scoring criteria, root cause analysis and continuous improvement., Risk and Compliance expertise relevant to the function, including ability to identify and assess risks, interpret and apply policy requirements and guidance, and a understanding of the regulatory environment., Analytical Skills: Capable of reviewing complex customer files and evidence robust risk-based decisions regarding., Training and competency assessment: Ability to train and coach QA Specialists on the technical aspects relevant to the domain, as well as all aspects of QA methodology, testing, scoring and root cause analysis to ensure QA Specialists achieve and maintain competency., Systems & tools: Proficient at using systems, dashboards and AI tools to analyse data, trends and provide actionable insights. Actively drives opportunities to use AI for more complex analytical tasks, at individual and team level., Critical Thinking: Ability to critically assess information not just at case level but where relevant at an aggregate level (e.g. Segment, product etc) demonstrate attention to detail, constructively challenge, dig deeper where required, and make reasonable and robust decisions with clear rationale and audit trails., Problem Solving with a proven ability to diagnose complex, systemic issues and identify and recommend actions and best practice. Ability to manage challenges to QA results in a proactive and constructive way., Communication and stakeholder management skills: Can clearly explain risks, issues and communicate QA outcomes with key stakeholders at all levels., Adaptability: Proactively identifies, assesses and manages changes impacting the QA team to ensure QA delivers consistent and correct outcomes that stakeholders can trust and rely on.

Nice to Have

extensive experience in AML Investigation, SAR Reporting, Fraud, Sanctions or KYC (EDD/CDD)

What You'll Do.

expert assurance over how work is done

Identifying control gaps

Turning insights into clear

practical improvements

Train and coach QA specialists

Perform horizon scanning

Review complex and high-risk cases

Lead on thematic reviews

Act as a Subject Matter Expert

Resolve complex queries/escalations

Support Audit/Regulatory activity

Lead calibration activity

Foster team collaboration

Share knowledge and best practice

Use advanced analytical techniques and AI to analyse QA outcomes and data

Present insights to stakeholders and Forums

Achieve individual and team targets (KPIs

Optimise processing times

Take full ownership and accountability to deliver results

Perform additional tasks as assigned

Actively participate in meetings

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with partners across the business; Share themes and trends; Contribute to consistent decision-making; Raise the bar on quality; Foster team collaboration; Share knowledge and best practice; Mentor colleagues; Lead calibration activity internally within QA, and with other stakeholders (e.g. Operations, Products and Line 2); Contribute to consistent decision-making through calibration and best-practice sharing

Communication Scope

Fluent in English (written and verbal skills); Ability to clearly articulate your thoughts and recommendations; Can clearly explain risks, issues and communicate QA outcomes with key stakeholders at all levels

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