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Job DescriptionWise 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 world's 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 and other sanctions programs processed through Wise. This includes: reviewing and final approval regarding escalated alerts on transactions and matches to the OFAC, E.U., UK and any other applicable lists and programs; reviewing and approving licensed transactions; reporting blocked property and rejected transactions to the respective regulatory agencies; drafting and filing Voluntary Self-Disclosures to OFAC; 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 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.
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
We're people without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So if you're passionate about sanctions and keen to join our mission, you'll fit right in.
High ethical standards, respect for confidentiality and privacy.
You are able to persevere in a fast paced environment
For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We're 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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What We Do
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money.
With Wise Account and Wise Business, 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 network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies.
In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.
Why Work With Us
We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.
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