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WiseCompliance Senior Manager- AML Fraud Investigations
Wise is hiring a Compliance Senior Manager- AML Fraud Investigations for a full-time, on-site role located in New York, NY. The position requires working from the…
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Wise is hiring a Compliance Senior Manager- AML Fraud Investigations for a full-time, on-site role located in New York, NY. The position requires working from the office three days per week and involves potential travel to other company locations as needed. In this second-line compliance role, the selected candidate will support the North American Financial Crime Compliance Lead. Responsibilities include managing financial crime risks within customer onboarding and due diligence…
Job Description
Wise is hiring a Compliance Senior Manager- AML Fraud Investigations for a full-time, on-site role located in New York, NY. The position requires working from the office three days per week and involves potential travel to other company locations as needed.
In this second-line compliance role, the selected candidate will support the North American Financial Crime Compliance Lead. Responsibilities include managing financial crime risks within customer onboarding and due diligence programs, supervising AML and Fraud investigation measures, and collaborating with operational and product departments.
The ideal applicant possesses extensive expertise in US financial crime regulations, experience with AML and Fraud investigations, and a strong background in process design and risk mitigation.
Responsibilities
- Supervise measures to incorporate financial crime risks into daily operations, emphasizing AML and Fraud investigations
- Advise regional and global teams and stakeholders on BSA, AML, CTF regulations, and internal policies for Wise US Inc and Wise Canada
- Help develop and maintain the compliance financial crime oversight framework for AML and Fraud investigations and controls
- Challenge first-line teams regarding control development and approve changes to controls, products, or features
- Represent financial crime compliance oversight to regulators, auditors, and partners
- Ensure robust oversight of compliance operations focusing on AML and Fraud
- Participate as a US SAR committee member and provide feedback to the SAR Reporting Team
- Contribute to the annual Financial Crime Risk Assessment for Wise US Inc
- Perform horizon scanning for regulatory developments and oversee their implementation
- Identify risk areas proactively and partner with first-line teams to build mitigation plans
- Define and monitor management information and key risk indicators for covered areas, escalating issues with recommendations
Requirements
- Expertise in US financial crime regulations such as the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, and NY DFS Part 504
- Prior work experience in financial crime compliance within a fast-paced environment at a financial institution, fintech, money service business, or as a consultant
- Extensive experience conducting AML and Fraud investigations
- Demonstrable experience designing and challenging processes across multiple products
- Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to internal and external audiences in writing and speech
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple projects
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Willingness to travel to other company offices as required
- Legal authorization to work in the US without visa sponsorship
- Location in New York, NY, with a requirement to work three days in the office
Qualifications
- Experience with OCC regulations
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist designation or similar credential
- Experience conducting risk assessments
- Experience performing quality assurance or quality control on Suspicious Activity Reports
- Experience with financial crime risk associated with AML and Fraud
- Experience training and mentoring junior team members
- Exposure to sanctions and OFAC risk intersections with investigations, SARs, and transaction monitoring
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
No, this is not a remote position. It is a full-time role located in New York, NY, requiring three days of work in the office.
What are the travel requirements for this role?
The posting states that you must be willing to travel to other company offices as required.
Does Wise provide visa sponsorship for this position?
No, applicants must already be legally authorized to work in the US, as Wise cannot provide visas for this role.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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