AML SAR Specialist
- Risk and Compliance
- São Paulo
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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 life 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.
Your mission is to protect customers and Wise by reporting suspicious activity as you grow as a professional in anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime. Core tasks for this role include the following:
- Reviewing escalations from our AML and Fraud investigations teams
- Summarizing investigation findings, analyzing payment activity and submitting suspicious activity reports in a timely and accurate manner to COAF (Conselho de Controle de Atividades Financeiras) and bank partners
- Preparing escalations to global teams for suspicious activity reporting in other jurisdictions
- Help to onboard new joiners to the team by providing guidance and technical support
- Developing and maintaining effective professional working relationships at all levels of the organization
- Provide input on process improvements
- Other ad hoc duties that need to be done
- You’re fluent in English and Portuguese - both languages are required as English is our working language
- Experience working at a startup or fintech company
- Previous experience in AML, Compliance, fraud, internal controls, audit, law enforcement or investigating suspicious activity
- You have great communication skills, both written and verbal. You are able to express your thoughts concisely and logically
- You have strong ability to think clearly and rationally in order to understand logical connections between various data points
- You’re able to articulate and justify your decisions. You are confident and comfortable making independent judgment calls
- You’re accurate and pay close attention to detail
- You enjoy owning your work, can operate independently, and take charge on projects when needed
- Keen to expand current knowledge base
- You’re comfortable with feedback and being part of a team where ideas are shared and openness is valued
- You have a Bachelor's degree
- You must already be legally authorized to work in São Paulo, Brazil
- You’re required to be physically based in São Paulo
- Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in English. Applications in Portuguese and without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter please explain your interest in this role and why you want to join Wise.
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We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.
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