FinCrime Operations Specialist - Screening Project Team

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Tallinn, Harju maakond
Hybrid
3K-3K Annually
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Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Wise is one of the fastest growing fintechs in the world and we’re on a mission to make money without borders a new norm
The Role
The FinCrime Operations Specialist will enhance operational efficiency in screening by analyzing data, managing initiatives, and facilitating communication across teams.
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Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

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.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

As a Screening Operations Specialist at Wise, you will drive operational excellence across FinCrime screening—PEP, adverse media, and sanctions—by leading data-driven initiatives, ensuring clear communication, and serving as the central point of coordination across teams. You will be instrumental in translating strategic goals into actionable tasks, accelerating efficiency, and supporting the adoption of new technologies.This includes areas such as resourcing, culture, compliance, customer experience, quality and training.

The subject role will be in the Screening Project Team, which is responsible for documentation, continuous improvement, cross-team communication, stakeholder management, and acts as a subject-matter expert in various areas that has an impact on the Screening Operational Teams.

 

Here’s how you’ll be contributing to the team

  • Analyze operational performance data and key efficiency metrics to identify areas of improvement
  • Lead data driven initiatives to continuously improve the team's operational output and quality
  • Define, scope, and track the delivery of operational initiatives
  • Support the adoption of automation and AI tools
  • Document project activities, key decisions, and resulting changes, ensuring comprehensive and up-to-date records
  • Serve as the point of contact between the Operations team and key stakeholders, including Product, Compliance, and Engineering
  • Manage operational change implementation, including testing new features, validating results against requirements, and providing structured feedback to stakeholders
  • Proactively identify and remove roadblocks

If you are interested in the position, please apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter in English.

We will unfortunately be unable to progress with your application this time if you have applied for the same role within the last 6 months.

Qualifications

  • Strong written and verbal communicator.
  • You set clear targets, track progress, and hold yourself accountable.
  • You take ownership, follow through, and are a strong team player.
  • You can analyse data, draw conclusions, and explain how to move key KPIs/SLAs.
  • You work effectively across cultures, geographies, and disciplines.
  • You’re keen to build project‑management and organisational skills.
  • You’re eligible to work in Estonia (we cannot provide visa or residence permit sponsorship for this role)

Additional Information

Application Requirements

  • If you have applied for this same role within the last 6 months, we will be unable to progress with your application at this time.

  • If you currently have an active application for another role within Wise, we will await the outcome of that process before reviewing your application for this position, as we process one application per candidate at a time.

When to expect a response

We aim to respond to all applicants as quickly as possible. However, due to high application volumes, there may be some delays. Here are our expected review timeframes:

  • CV & Cover Letter Review - 2 working days
  • Take Home Assignment - 3 calendar days for completion / 7 calendar days for review
  • First Interview - 5 working days
  • Final Interview - 5 working days

Benefits

  • Brutto Salary: 2650 EUR
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
  • Paid Sabbatical
  • Other Benefits

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.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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The Company
6,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

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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Wise Offices

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We expect new joiners in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months. After that, most Wisers split their working week between the office and home, typically coming in at least 12 times a month.

Typical time on-site: Not Specified
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