FinCrime Investigator AML Investigations
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Job Location:
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
28-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
If youre interested in the position please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter in your cover letter please explain why you want to join the Anti-Money Laundering Investigations team and what makes you a good candidate for it. Please note that an application without a cover letter will not be considered!
Were looking for an AML Investigator to join our growing AML Investigation team in Kuala Lumpur. 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 more people money.
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 Investigations 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 :
Youre eligible to work in Kuala Lumpur
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 highly beneficial.
Key Benefits
Flexible working - whether its working from home school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential and youre trusted to do the right thing and be responsible
Paid annual holiday sick days parental leave and other leave opportunities
6 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise on top of annual leave
Additional Information :
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
