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WiseFinCrime Investigator - AML Investigations
The FinCrime Investigator role is listed under AML Investigations and is a full-time, on-site position in Hyderabad. It sits in the AML Investigation team, where the…
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The FinCrime Investigator role is listed under AML Investigations and is a full-time, on-site position in Hyderabad. It sits in the AML Investigation team, where the investigator protects customers and Wise by looking into suspicious activity and reporting it. The post is designed to deepen expertise in anti-money laundering work, and it supports the company's aim of helping people save money through its international money movement. Responsibilities include leading involved…
Job Description
The FinCrime Investigator role is listed under AML Investigations and is a full-time, on-site position in Hyderabad. It sits in the AML Investigation team, where the investigator protects customers and Wise by looking into suspicious activity and reporting it. The post is designed to deepen expertise in anti-money laundering work, and it supports the company's aim of helping people save money through its international money movement.
Responsibilities include leading involved investigations of higher-risk customer activity, escalating suspicious activity with documentation and recommendations, and helping to design risk assessment methods for customers and transactions. The investigator helps tune transaction monitoring rules and scenarios, contributes to FinCrime policies and procedures, and supports regulatory examinations and audits. Gaps are to be identified before regulators or auditors raise them. The role also includes mentoring FinCrime operations analysts, contributing to process improvements that use automation, and communicating with customers clearly, professionally and efficiently.
The posting asks for two-plus years in operations or compliance work, ideally in KYC/AML, fraud prevention or financial crime, and a good understanding of global financial crime regulation. Independent decision making, strong written English, analytical skill and attention to detail are expected, along with the ability to handle complex cases with little supervision. Shift patterns may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Applicants must be eligible to work in Hyderabad.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex investigations into high-risk customer activity
- Escalate suspicious activity with documentation and recommendations
- Help develop risk assessment methods for customers and transactions and tune monitoring rules
- Contribute to FinCrime policies and procedures
- Mentor and coach FinCrime operations analysts
- Support regulatory examinations, audits and remediation
- Contribute to projects that improve FinCrime processes through technology and automation
Requirements
- Eligible to work in Hyderabad
- Excellent written and verbal English, with clear and accurate reports and customer communication
- Two-plus years in operations or compliance work, ideally in KYC/AML, fraud prevention or financial crime
- Deep knowledge of international financial crime rules and benchmarks
- Able to operate with little supervision, reach sound calls and run complicated investigations
- Strong organisation, meticulousness and high-level analytical capability
- Flexibility to work shifts, including early, late, weekend and public holiday hours
- Background drafting and keeping current policies, process documents and guidance notes
Qualifications
- Additional languages (a plus)
- Project management skills, including building project plans
- Ability to present ideas clearly and professionally in public
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the role based?
The role is based in Hyderabad and is listed as on-site and full time.
What experience is required?
The posting asks for two-plus years in operations or compliance work, ideally with a financial crime focus.
Are shift patterns part of the job?
Yes. The posting says the role may involve early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Is a salary stated?
The posting does not specify a salary.
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