FinCrime Operations Analyst - Sanctions (Japanese Speaking)

Wise
Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: OnsiteContractMYR 5,600+ monthlyFunction: Business OperationsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Logical thinking","Communication","Independent judgment","Work under pressure"]

Review and investigate potential sanctions screening matches, determine whether a true match exists, and escalate potential breaches through documented processes. Monitor transaction data for unusual patterns tied to money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion, and perform risk assessments and alert triage to meet KPIs and SLAs. Stay current on sanctions/AML regulatory changes, keep accurate records, and collaborate with KYC, Compliance, and Engineering while communicating clearly with customers in English and Japanese.

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FinCrime Operations Analyst - Sanctions (Japanese Speaking)

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Job Summary

Review and investigate potential sanctions screening matches, determine whether a true match exists, and escalate potential breaches through documented processes. Monitor transaction data for unusual patterns tied to money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion, and perform risk assessments and alert triage to meet KPIs and SLAs. Stay current on sanctions/AML regulatory changes, keep accurate records, and collaborate with KYC, Compliance, and Engineering while communicating clearly with customers in English and Japanese.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Business Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Review and investigate sanctions screening alerts, performing due diligence to confirm whether a true match exists and escalating when needed.
  • •Monitor and analyse transaction data to identify red flags and triage alerts for further review.
  • •Track regulatory changes across sanctions and AML rules, and help update procedures and guidance with high accuracy.
  • •Maintain documentation and records for investigations, decisions, and rationale, ensuring compliance with data privacy and internal data security.
  • •Assess and escalate risks and high-risk cases or potential compliance breaches, and collaborate with KYC, Compliance, and Engineering.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: MYR 5,600 monthly
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Rsus

Key Requirements

  • •Review and investigate potential sanctions screening matches to determine whether a true match exists, escalating potential breaches via established channels.
  • •Analyse transaction data to identify unusual patterns that may indicate money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion.
  • •Stay up to date with sanctions regulations (e.g., OFAC, EU, UK) and AML/due diligence laws, helping implement changes to guidance and procedures.
  • •Maintain accurate records of alert reviews, decisions, and supporting documentation while complying with data privacy and internal security protocols.
  • •Have excellent written and verbal English, plus business-level Japanese (written and spoken), ideally JLPT N2+ (or equivalent).
Experience:Financial services
Skills:Attention to detailLogical thinkingCommunicationIndependent judgmentWork under pressure
Languages:EnglishJapanese

Company Brief

Wise
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a London-based fintech that provides low-cost international money transfers, multi-currency accounts and payment infrastructure for individuals and businesses worldwide.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2011
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