High Risk Assessment Specialist

Wise
São Paulo
Workplace: HybridFull timeBRL 10,000 - 16,000 monthlyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Analytical abilities","Stakeholder management","Attention to detail","Problem-solving"]

Assess and mitigate risk for high-risk Wise customers by applying AML/CTF and internal risk-based approach methodologies. Serve as the escalation endpoint for complex cases, performing enhanced due diligence, reviewing KYC/EDD and sanctions documentation, and evaluating reputational and financial crime risk. Mentor compliance operations teams, improve risk mitigation methods and controls with Product and FinCrime, and report concerns and findings to senior stakeholders.

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High Risk Assessment Specialist

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Job Summary

Assess and mitigate risk for high-risk Wise customers by applying AML/CTF and internal risk-based approach methodologies. Serve as the escalation endpoint for complex cases, performing enhanced due diligence, reviewing KYC/EDD and sanctions documentation, and evaluating reputational and financial crime risk. Mentor compliance operations teams, improve risk mitigation methods and controls with Product and FinCrime, and report concerns and findings to senior stakeholders.
Location: São Paulo
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as the escalation endpoint for complex compliance cases, assessing customer risk and applying risk-based approach methodologies.
  • •Perform risk assessment and enhanced due diligence for complex and high-risk customers, documenting analysis and recommended mitigation measures.
  • •Review AML, sanctions, EDD, KYC, and Acceptable Use documentation against Wise policies and internal risk-based approach.
  • •Assess reputational and financial crime risk to Wise using sanctions, PEP, and adverse media perspective.
  • •Mentor compliance operations teams, help improve risk mitigation methods and controls with Product and FinCrime, and escalate/report concerns to oversight and other teams.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: BRL 10,000 - 16,000 monthly

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of relevant industry experience, ideally in financial services compliance roles or with a financial services regulator.
  • •Strong English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thoughts.
  • •Ability to assess risk and apply a risk-based approach while working autonomously with limited procedures.
  • •Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for evaluating complex customer risks and information sources.
  • •Experience reviewing and comparing AML, sanctions, EDD, KYC, and acceptable use policies against internal risk-based approach.
Experience:3+ yearsFinancial servicesComplianceKYC/AML
Education:Bachelor's in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field
Skills:CommunicationAnalytical abilitiesStakeholder managementAttention to detailProblem-solving
Certifications:ICACAMS
Languages:English

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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