AML Investigator

Wise And Co • Austin, TX

243d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for AML Investigators to join our growing AML Investigation team in Austin. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise's mission, grow as a specialist in anti-money laundering and help save millions of more people money. Your mission: 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. Your mission is to protect customers and Wise by investigating and reporting suspicious activity.

Requirements

• You're eligible to work in the United States
• Your verbal and written English skills are excellent
• You have an exceptionally inquisitive mind
• You have a great eye for detail
• You have exceptional logical thinking
• You have great communication skills, both written and verbal
• You're able to articulate and justify your decisions
• You're able to work under pressure
• You're curious, keen to learn and proactive by nature
• 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 in AML or investigating suspicious activity will be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Carry out reviews on alerted accounts on the basis of both internal and external information
• Assess actual payment activity and payment patterns
• Obtain further supporting information to mitigate ML/TF concerns
• Request and analyse supporting documents when needed
• Take ownership of an individual investigation and escalating any suspicious activity in accordance with internal procedures
• Participate in an active feedback loop between the AML Investigation team and the developers/product teams to improve our product quality from a compliance perspective
• Other ad hoc duties that need to be done

Benefits

• Salary: 31 USD per hour
• Hybrid position located in Austin, Texas
• Diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services