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WiseFinCrime Investigator - AML Investigations
Wise is hiring a FinCrime Investigator for its AML Investigations team located on-site in Budapest. This position involves protecting the platform and its customers by reviewing…
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Wise is hiring a FinCrime Investigator for its AML Investigations team located on-site in Budapest. This position involves protecting the platform and its customers by reviewing alerted accounts, assessing transaction patterns, and reporting suspicious activity. The role suits a detail-oriented professional who can think logically and make independent decisions under pressure. Investigators collaborate with product and developer teams to enhance compliance quality. Applicants must submit a CV and a cover…
Job Description
Wise is hiring a FinCrime Investigator for its AML Investigations team located on-site in Budapest. This position involves protecting the platform and its customers by reviewing alerted accounts, assessing transaction patterns, and reporting suspicious activity.
The role suits a detail-oriented professional who can think logically and make independent decisions under pressure. Investigators collaborate with product and developer teams to enhance compliance quality. Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter in English, including salary expectations, notice period, and residency status in Hungary, as visa and relocation support are not provided.
The hiring process includes an application review, a Maki assessment, and a final interview with team leads. Onboarding occurs monthly, which may result in a waiting period of two to three months before the start date. While the Budapest team currently operates without shifts, a limited weekend schedule of about four weekends per year with a weekday off in return may be introduced in the future.
Responsibilities
- Review alerted accounts using internal and external data sources
- Evaluate actual payment activity and transaction patterns
- Gather additional supporting information to address money laundering and terrorist financing risks
- Request and analyze required documentation
- Manage individual investigations and escalate suspicious findings following internal protocols
- Engage in a feedback loop with product and developer teams to improve compliance product quality
Requirements
- Eligible to work in Hungary without visa or relocation support
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to analyze information factually with high attention to detail
- Strong logical thinking skills to interpret data and draw conclusions
- Capacity to articulate decisions and make independent judgment calls
- Ability to handle pressure, multitask, and work independently or as part of a team
Qualifications
- Previous experience in anti-money laundering or investigating suspicious activity
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
This role is based on-site at the Wise office in Budapest, Hungary.
Does Wise provide visa or relocation support?
No, the posting states that Wise does not provide visa or relocation support for applicants to the Budapest office.
What is the hiring process like?
The hiring process consists of an application review, a Maki assessment with a 3-day completion window, and a final interview with team leads.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not specified in the job posting.
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