Job Description
We’re looking for FinCrime Operations Analysts to join our growing Sanctions Screening team in Budapest. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission, grow as a Sanctions expert and help Wise stay compliant with Sanctions Regulations. If you enjoy analysing information, working with constant changes and have an eye for detail this job is for you.
Your mission:
Your mission is to protect customers and Wise by assessing whether alerts raised by our sanctions screening systems raise any sanctions concerns.
Here’s how you’ll be contributing to the Sanctions Screening team:
- Follow operational procedures on sanctions alert handling for all alert types, including documenting the decision rationale. Speed and accuracy of decision making is essential.
- Perform analysis of potential matches against sanctions lists alerted through sanctions screening of customers and transactions.
- Communicate with customers when further information is required as part of reviewing against sanctions lists.
- Escalate alerts that may raise any potential reporting requirements.
- Provide inputs in order to refine automated sanctions screening risk methodology, reduce false positives, mitigate sanctions risks and improve customer experience.
- Able to take ownership and accountability for all cases, knowledge sharing and projects/tasks, if any.
Qualifications
About you:
- You’re eligible to work in Hungary - we don't offer visa support for this role!
- You’re flexible with working hours - your shifts will include afternoons and 4 weekend shifts
- 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; you’re able to communicate in a cross-team environment;
- You’re able to articulate and justify your decisions. You are confident and comfortable making independent judgement calls;
- You’re able to work under pressure. You can multitask efficiently and take responsibility in challenging situations;
- You’re punctual, independent, proactive and curious to learn;
- You’re a true team player but happy working alone on independent projects;
- You’re open to and value feedback in order to improve;
- Previous experience or knowledge about Sanctions is beneficial.
