Financial Crime Analyst

ABOUT US

We’re Wirex, and we’re not like anyone else. Why? Because we always do things our way, before anyone else does them — like creating the first ever debit card that lets you pay with crypto, making it easier for ordinary people to access DeFi-powered savings, and setting up the world’s first cryptocurrency rewards scheme.

Our vision is a world in which everyone can enjoy the benefits of digital currency — everything from the power to send money around the world near-instantly without breaking the bank to buying, storing, and exchanging 40+ top tokens on a secure, easy-to-use platform at some of the best rates in the industry.

We must be doing something right, because more than 5 million people across 130 countries are helping to change the world by using Wirex.

OVERALL ROLE PURPOSE

To work within the Alerts & Screening team who are responsible for Transaction Monitoring and PEPs/Sanction screening.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigating customers who have flagged through transaction monitoring
• Reviewing PEPs/Sanction/Adverse media alerts
• Completing SARs where needed.
• Dealing with external request for information from our partners
• Working with other teams to ensure minimal impact to customers.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Take lead on investigations and accountable for decisions made
• Identify true/false positive screening alerts and escalate where required
• Identify Money Laundering or Terrorist Financing activity and raise internal SARs
• Participate in meetings where required.
• Ensure KRIs and SLAs are met.
• Willingness to learn other work streams.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Experience in KYC.
• Experience in submitting SARs.
• Experience with Transaction Monitoring
• Experience in Financial crime.
• Experience in dealing with Cryptocurrency.

BENEFITS

• Premium tariffs for our product.
• Semi-remote work with flexible hours—work from home or office.
• Home office allowance.
• Virtual share options scheme after the probation period.
• Comprehensive medical insurance after one month of collaboration.
• Generous vacation policy: 23 business days of paid leave + 12 paid floating holidays.
• Paid sick leave, Birthday, and Anniversary leave.
• Length of Service Holidays.
• Engaging in online events for learning and enjoyment.
• Co-working with all facilities and shelter.
• PE accounting and support.
• Convenient free parking for office-based teammates.