KYC Operations Associate Analyst Job at Wise PLC, Austin, TX

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  • Wise PLC
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

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 Job Responsibilities

  • Customer and business onboarding: Conduct initial and ongoing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews. Take risk-based-approach decisions in your reviews ensuring risk mitigation standards are met. Collect, analyse, and verify customer information according to KYC/AML guidelines and understand potential risks associated with each customer type. Assess customer identity documents, online company registries, complex business structures, ultimate beneficial ownership, customer source of wealth documentation, adverse media screening and other sources to make your decisions.
  • Transaction monitoring and periodic reviews: Review customer transaction history and provide insights into customer behaviour patterns that may indicate risks. Conduct periodic reviews and analyse changes in customers history and account usage.
  • Documentation and record keeping: Ensure customer records are accurate and updated as required. Maintain organised and detailed records of customers and decisions made during the KYC process. Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal data security protocols.
  • Risk assessment and escalation: Perform and document customer risk assessment based on collected information. Escalate to relevant teams when identifying activities exceeding our internal risk tolerance. Identify potential money laundering and fraudulent activities and file Suspicious Activity Reports as needed, ensuring proper documentation and rationale.
  • Customer communication: Effective communication with customers by the relevant communication channels that Wise operates with (e.g. phone, email, and chat).
  • KPIs: Perform your tasks and responsibilities within the expected key performance indicators set by the leadership team.
  • Other: Tasks that are related to the position and are assigned to you by your lead. Participating in meetings, training, internal and external events.
Qualifications Requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written English skills (additional language skills are a plus) with the ability to clearly articulate your thoughts.
  • A minimum of 1+ years of experience in Operations, (preferably in CDD/EDD/AML or compliance roles).
  • Basic knowledge of global KYC/AML compliance regulations and standards.
  • Ability to take decisions and apply risk-based approach at your work
  • Punctual, independent, proactive and willing to get things done.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational skills, attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to adhere to strict KPIs in a fast paced and high pressure environment.
  • Ability to handle routine.
  • Ability to work autonomously within a limited variety of well-defined procedures and practices.
  • Capable of identifying gaps in policies and processes and providing detailed feedback, including examples when possible, through the established communication channels.
  • Flexible to work in shifts. We work when our customers need us the most including early mornings, day times, afternoons, late evenings, weekends and public holidays as per business needs.
Additional Information Please include your cover letter, and please answer the following questions:
  • Can you describe your experience in operations, preferably in customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD) ? How have your skills in these areas prepared you for the KYC Operations Associate Analyst role at Wise?
  • Explain your understanding of the term 'Risk-based approach' and why you think it is important.
  • The role requires working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while adhering to strict KPIs. How do you manage your workload to meet performance targets, and can you provide an example of how you have successfully done so in the past?
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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