FinCrime Investigator - AML Investigations

Wise
São Paulo
Workplace: HybridFull timeBRL 8,300 - 11,000 monthlyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 2+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Attention to detail","Documentation"]

Investigate potentially suspicious customer activity to safeguard Wise and its users from money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. Analyze complex transactions and customer behavior, assess alerts from monitoring tools, and review KYC and supporting documentation. Produce thorough investigation reports and make risk-based recommendations while ensuring AML/CTF compliance with internal policies. Collaborate with product, engineering, compliance, legal, and support teams to improve detection processes and handle escalations for complex cases.

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FinCrime Investigator - AML Investigations

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Job Summary

Investigate potentially suspicious customer activity to safeguard Wise and its users from money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. Analyze complex transactions and customer behavior, assess alerts from monitoring tools, and review KYC and supporting documentation. Produce thorough investigation reports and make risk-based recommendations while ensuring AML/CTF compliance with internal policies. Collaborate with product, engineering, compliance, legal, and support teams to improve detection processes and handle escalations for complex cases.
Location: São Paulo
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct in-depth investigations of potentially suspicious activity using internal and external data sources.
  • •Analyze complex financial transactions and customer behavior to identify patterns indicative of money laundering, fraud, or other financial crimes.
  • •Evaluate and assess alerts generated by transaction monitoring and other detection tools.
  • •Gather and analyze supporting documentation, including KYC information and transaction records, to identify risks.
  • •Prepare detailed investigation reports and make informed recommendations, supporting escalations for complex FinCrime cases.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: BRL 8,300 - 11,000 monthly
Perks:RsusHealth InsuranceDentalLife InsurancePaid LeaveParental LeaveLearning BudgetMeal AllowanceGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •2+ years of experience in operations, compliance, or a related field, preferably with exposure to financial crime or AML processes.
  • •Ability to conduct thorough, objective investigations and analyze complex data to draw logical conclusions.
  • •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
  • •Excellent documentation skills to present complex information clearly and accurately for internal and external use.
  • •Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including customer communications and professional investigation reporting.
Experience:2+ yearsFinancial servicesFincrimeAML
Skills:CommunicationAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailDocumentation
Certifications:CAMSCFCSICA
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SQL

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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