AML Sanctions Specialist (TMP)
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11 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
The Sanctions Investigations and Reporting team serves as the sanctions subject matter experts responsible for reviewing and investigating all potential violations of OFAC E.U. UK UNSC/UN and other sanctions programs processed through Wise. This includes: reviewing and final approval regarding escalated alerts on transactions and matches to the UNSC OFAC E.U. UK and any other applicable lists and programs; reviewing and approving licensed transactions; reporting asset-freeze/blocked property actions and rejected transactions to the respective regulatory agencies; drafting and filing Voluntary Self-Disclosures to OFAC and other competent authorities; investigation into potential circumvention attempts; advising teams on sanctions related issues and sanctions incidents; and coordinating with the Team Lead on ad-hoc sanctions projects as appropriate.
Duties and responsibilities:
Investigate and provide final decisioning on escalated sanctions cases for Level 3 review
Use investigative tools and web research to analyze vessel movements beneficial ownership and potential sanctions links to discount or identify potential sanctions concerns.
Prepare and review draft sanction filings including block and reject reports to HM Treasury OFAC EU and other jurisdictional regulatory agencies
Provide advice and subject matter expertise on sanctions related issues acting as a point of escalation for teams within Wise
Help to facilitate governance over sanctions lists/screening framework
Identify sanctions compliance issues/concerns and make suggestions and/or take corrective action to implement solutions to improve controls/operations.
Assist in the review of sanctions related regulatory examination and internal audit deliverables.
Assist in the provision of sanctions related training for employees as needed.
Assist with drafting sanctions procedures
Skills/requirements:
Minimum 2 years of sanctions experience
Strong knowledge of OFAC UK and EU and UNSC/UN sanctions regulations.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables and a range of sanctions risk management responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Conduct legal and investigative research utilizing open-source research systems.
An understanding of SWIFT payments trade finance and cross border payments
Proven track record of taking ownership and responsibilities as well as being a great team-player
High ethical standards respect for confidentiality and privacy.
You are able to persevere in a fast paced environment
Fluent Portuguese and English
Were people without borders without judgement or prejudice too. We want to work with the best people no matter their background. So if youre passionate about sanctions and keen to join our mission youll fit right in.
What do we offer:
Starting salary: 132000 BRL Yearly
Company Restricted Stock Units
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
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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
