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Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.
As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
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Job DescriptionWe’re looking for Sanctions Analysts to join our newly established Sanctions Analyst team in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 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, carrying out complex investigations, working with constant changes, and have an eye for detail this job is for you.
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 world’s first platform to offer true multi-currency banking. 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.
You’re eligible to work in Brazil;
You’re flexible with working hours - your shifts would include some weekends and afternoons (11:00AM - 7:00PM)
You are ready to work 2 weekend shifts per month. (Which may be subjected to change based on customer demands)
Your verbal and written English skills are excellent;
You have an exceptionally inquisitive mind. You are always looking out for more information where available, enjoy conducting legal and investigative research utilising open-source research systems.
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 and/or financial crime is a big plus, as well as an understanding of SWIFT payments, trade finance, and cross border payments
Nice to have:
Certified in ABRACAM (ABT1)
*Please note, only resumes provided in English will be considered*
Our Benefits:
🚀 RSU’s in a rapidly growing company + Salary: 7,000 BRL (Monthly CLT)
💻 Flexible working model
💪 An annual self-development budget
🩺 Health and dental allowance for you and your dependents
💝 Company-paid: Life Insurance, and an EAP program
☀️ Paid time off: 30 days vacation + 3 “Me” days + 1 volunteer day, annually
🏝️ A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years
👶🏼 8-weeks of paid parental leave, after a year with us and child care assistance
🚌 Transportation vouchers
🍕 Food (730 BRL per month) and meal (1,188 BRL per month) vouchers
🏋️ TotalPass access to 3,500 gyms and studios throughout Brazil
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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Skills Required
- Eligible to work in Brazil
- Willingness to work shifts including afternoons and 2 weekend shifts per month
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Strong investigative and open-source research skills (OSINT)
- High attention to detail and factual precision
- Exceptional logical thinking and ability to interpret data
- Strong written and verbal communication; able to justify decisions
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and take responsibility
- Proactive, punctual, independent, curious to learn, and team player
- Previous experience or knowledge of sanctions and/or financial crime (including SWIFT payments, trade finance, cross-border payments)
- Certification ABRACAM (ABT1)
- Willingness to follow operational procedures and document decision rationale
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Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global paid time off is presented as 33–36 days including local public holidays, plus three “Me Days,” with a paid six‑week sabbatical and stipend after four years. Work-from-anywhere for up to 90 days per year after six months further complements time away and flexibility.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — RSUs are granted to all employees, enabling broad ownership in the company. Equity is positioned as a standard, company‑wide component of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous across markets, with U.S. pages listing up to 18 weeks fully paid for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non‑birthing parents. Additional family‑oriented supports such as onsite Mother’s Rooms and abortion travel benefits are noted in certain locations.
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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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