Senior Management Approval Analyst at Wise

Tallinn, Harju, Estonia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

2775.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Enhanced Due Diligence, Customer Analysis, KYC Compliance, AML Regulations, Risk Assessment, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Financial Crime Prevention, Documentation Review, Data Analysis, Team Collaboration, Mentoring, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Service, Problem Solving

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company 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 and what we offer. Job Description Wise is looking for a Senior Management Approval Analyst to join the Tallinn SMA team. 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 customers in AML High Risk state and customers with touch points with High Risk 3rd Countries and Low Tax Jurisdictions according to regulatory standards. As a Senior Management Approval Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting a financial crime program that is driven by Wise's mission for money without borders, transparency, and protecting customers. We are looking for someone with experience in enhanced due diligence, an excitement and desire to learn and grow with this new team, and strong organisational and communication skills. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Review and assess high risk customer reports to provide analysis and approval as per the set policies and procedures. 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. 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 and maintaining High Risk customers. Conduct in depth analysis, using provided documentation or external sources (e.g. websites and company registries) ensuring that only customers within risk appetite are onboarded. Perform searches utilising Internet sources and/or third-party vendors to obtain information on prospects and new/existing customers. Communicate with other internal teams when required to handle escalated or complicated cases. Provide guidance and responses to daily inquiries from peers, front-line and management regarding high risk approval matters and case analysis, when appropriate. Maintain high understanding of AML/CFT Regulations and how these impact the business, as well as Wise products and Services; When warranted, be capable of drafting SAR narratives to report activity deemed unusual. Taking part in and leading projects related to SMA Team processes and guidelines. Assist in identifying improvement opportunities and contribute to policy updates, training materials, and standard operating procedures. Draft reports to internal and external stakeholders, periodically and when requested. Have a deep understanding of different business models, customer types, country risks and regulatory requirements across multiple geographies; Support Wise in internal and external audits and regulatory process related queries reviews. Mentor, and support Senior Management Approval Analyst, by providing training and coaching to enhance team capabilities. Effective communication with customers by the relevant communication channels that Wise operates with (e.g. phone, email, and chat). Perform your tasks and responsibilities within the expected key performance indicators set by the leadership team. Tasks that are related to the position and are assigned to you by your lead. Participating in meetings, training, internal and external events. Additional Information For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. 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. If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Compensation: EUR2300 - EUR2775 - monthly

Responsibilities

The Senior Management Approval Analyst will review and assess high-risk customer reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. They will conduct in-depth analyses of customer activities and maintain KYC records to support Wise's financial crime program.