FinCrime Operations Senior Analyst (Surveillance)

Were looking for a FinCrime Operations Senior Analyst to join our Surveillance team in our Budapest office!

Wise has already pioneered new ways for people to transfer money across borders and currencies. Our customers can also manage their hard-earned money with the worlds first platform to offer true multi-currency banking. Your mission is to investigate and monitor high risk customers according to regulations risk appetite and Wises policies.

The role as a  Fincrime Operations Senior Analyst (Surveillance) gives you the opportunity to:

• Review and monitor high risk and complex customer verification cases having a deep and broad knowledge of Wise compliance framework and the regulatory environment
• Perform due diligence on customers and businesses through a variety of data sources including websites financial statements AML policies and external legal opinion; take a risk-based approach to work effectively and maintain speed quality and consistency;
• Have a deep understanding of different business models customer types country risks and regulatory requirements across multiple geographies;
• Take risk-based case decisions with a clearly documented and auditable record in the context of our customer due diligence policy acceptable use policy and applicable regulations;
• Communicate with customers as required to handle escalated or complicated cases with strong customer empathy as well as clear communication of decisions and policies;
• Coach others on our regulatory obligations how our policies fulfil them and our risk-based approach to deterring and preventing money laundering and financial crime;
• Work in the team and with compliance to evolve both our policies and our due diligence processes continuously improving our knowledge risk management and customer experience;
• Escalate any suspicions and/or concerns to the AML and Fraud teams for review;
• Work as Surveillance expert sharing knowledge across teams delivering a great customer experience and contributing through side projects and ideas on process policy or product improvements;
• Analyse re-evaluate build and document risk factors and risk mitigation methods for Wise high risk customers;
• Represent the policies processes and auditable Surveillance work to regulators and auditors.

Qualifications :

As the Fincrime Operations Senior Analyst (Surveillance) you should have the following skills:

• Your verbal and written English skills are excellent;
• You can multitask and take responsibility in different situations;
• You can handle routine well and have a razor sharp attention to detail;
• Youre punctual independent proactive and willing to get things done;
• Youre a good communicator and can work in cross-team environment;
• Compliance/banking background is an advantage;
• You are legally authorised to work in Hungary. We are not able to support any visas or relocation for this role. 

Additional Information :

If youre ready to take on an exciting challenge and make a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter in English on or before 31st of July 2025.

Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Hiring Process

1. Application Review: Well evaluate your experience and skills.
2. Screening Call with the Recruiter: Well assess your motivation for the role and Wise evaluate your communication skills and explore your potential cultural fit within our team and company values.
3. Homework: (3 calendar days to complete)
4. Final Interview: Meet with our Team Leads for an in-depth discussion.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time