AML Investigator
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Posted on:
25-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were looking for FinCrime Investigators to join our growing AML Investigations team in Tallinn. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wises mission grow as a specialist in anti-money laundering and help save millions of more people money.
If you are interested in the position please apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter in your Cover Letter please explain your interest in this role and why you want to join the AML team.
In the Message to the Hiring Team section please include:
- Your salary expectations
- Your notice period
- Your residency status in Estonia
Your mission:
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 protect customers and Wise by investigating and reporting suspicious activity.
Heres how youll be contributing to the AML Investigation Team:
- Carry out reviews on alerted accounts on the basis of both internal and external information;
- Assess actual payment activity and payment patterns;
- Obtain further supporting information to mitigate ML/TF concerns;
- Request and analyse supporting documents when needed;
- Take ownership of an individual investigation and escalating any suspicious activity in accordance with internal procedures;
- Participate in an active feedback loop between the AML Investigation team and the developers/product teams to improve our product quality from a compliance perspective;
- Other ad hoc duties that need to be done.
Qualifications :
- Your verbal and written English skills are excellent;
- You have an exceptionally inquisitive mind. You are always looking out for more information where available however you are able to cut through the noise;
- You have a great eye for detail. You are meticulous and can look at information with factual precision;
- You have exceptional logical thinking. You are naturally able to interpret data and draw logical conclusions;
- You have great communication skills both written and verbal. You are able to express your thoughts concisely and logically;
- Youre able to articulate and justify your decisions. You are confident and comfortable making independent judgement calls;
- Youre able to work under pressure. You can multitask efficiently and take responsibility in challenging situations;
- Youre curious keen to learn and proactive by nature;
- Youre a true team player but happy working alone on independent projects;
- Youre open to and value feedback in order to improve;
- Previous experience in AML or investigating suspicious activity will be beneficial.
Additional Information :
Important Information for Candidates:
Application Requirements:
- If you have applied for this same role within the last 6 months we will be unable to progress with your application at this time.
- If you currently have an active application for another role within Wise we will await the outcome of that process before reviewing your application for this position as we process one application per candidate at a time.
Role Timeline:
This position remains open until we have identified sufficient strong candidates. Please note that we are currently hiring for future AML team onboardings so your start date will depend on training capacity and business needs. During the offer stage you may be presented with either an immediate start date or a future start date several months ahead aligned with training team availability and cohort scheduling.
When to expect a response:
We aim to respond to all applicants as quickly as possible. However due to high application volumes there may be some delays. Here are our expected review timeframes:
- CV & Cover Letter Review - 2 working days
- Take Home Assignment - 5 working days
- Final Interview - 5 working days
Application stages for this position:
- CV & Cover Letter Review
- Take Home Assignment (3 calendar days for completion)
- Final Interview (60 minutes)
Benefits:
- Starting Salary: 2275 EUR gross per month
- Stock
- Paid Sabbatical
- Other Benefits
For everyone everywhere. Were people building money without borders without judgement or prejudice too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse equitable and inclusive.
Were 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.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Bioinformatics
- Fraud
- Genetics
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Writing Skills
About Company
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move money around the world. With the Wise account people and businesses can hold 40+ currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new cro ... View more
