FinCrime Investigator - AML Investigations

We’re looking for FinCrime Investigators to join our growing AML Investigations team in Budapest. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission, grow as a specialist in anti-money laundering and help save millions of more people money.

Your mission: Protect customers and Wise by investigating and reporting suspicious activity.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out reviews on alerted accounts based on 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 individual investigations and escalate suspicious activity
• Participate in feedback loops with developers/product teams to improve product quality from a compliance perspective

Requirements:

• Eligible to work in Hungary
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Inquisitive mind with attention to detail
• Exceptional logical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and make independent judgement calls
• Previous experience in AML or investigating suspicious activity is beneficial

Additional information:

• The AML team in Budapest currently operates without shifts, but a limited weekend shift pattern may be introduced in the future
• This is an ongoing hiring process, with one onboarding group starting each month
• The hiring process includes application review, Maki assessment, and final interview