Financial Crime Analyst

at  Wirex

ABOUT US:

We’re Wirex and we’re not like anyone else. Why? Because we always do things our way, before anyone else does them – like creating the first ever debit card that lets you pay with crypto, making it easier for ordinary people to access DeFi-powered savings and setting up the world’s first cryptocurrency rewards scheme.
Our vision is a world in which everyone can enjoy the benefits of digital currency – everything from the power to send money around the world near-instantly without breaking the bank to buying, storing and exchanging 40+ top tokens on a secure, easy-to-use platform at some of the best rates in the industry.
We must be doing something right, because more than 6 million people across 130 countries are helping to change the world by using Wirex.
Are you part of the digital money movement? Do you want to change the way people think about money, forever? If your skills fit our vision and you want to join a company that’s really going places.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Italian residency (you must be physically located in Italy).
• Advanced fluency in Italian and English (verbal and written).
• 2+ years working in a FinTech environment, ideally within the digital assets sector
• 2+ anti-Financial Crime/AML experience
• Strong KYC/AML background and investigations experience
• Experience with SAR reporting
• Strong attention to details and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, able to adjust to different activities
• CAMS, ICA or equivalent certificate is an advantage

ROLE PURPOSE

We are seeking a dedicated professional Financial Crime Analyst to support our local Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and the Global Financial Crime (FC) Operations team in Milan. This role requires a candidate based within a commutable distance to Milan to assist with customer and transaction screening, monitoring, and other compliance-related tasks. You will play a key role in maintaining a strong AML compliance framework, working closely with stakeholders to align with the firm’s risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Undertake AML investigations, i.e. SARS submissions to the FIU etc., within set SLAs
• Conduct account investigations, directed by the MLRO or HO Global FC Operations
• Assist with escalations of Adverse Media, PEPs and Sanctions screening alerts within set SLAs
• Undertake ongoing AML monitoring and EDD case review, SoF/SoW documentation, within set SLAs
• Assist and/or to conduct transaction testing, data validation, and ongoing customization of monitoring systems
• Review and contribute to compliance training materials for staff
• Participate in meetings with co-workers, individually or in a group, to identify gaps within current practices and regulatory requirements and then rectify the process to assure regulatory compliance
• Provide assistance to the MLRO with ongoing projects and any ad hoc requests
• Attending the Milan office regularly (weekly) and as required for business needs.
• Other duties as assigned