Web3 Financial Crime Analyst

If you haven’t heard of Wirex, then you’ll now know why we’re recruiting - we’re a fintech secret on the cusp of becoming famous! With a genuinely differentiated product, we’re connecting crypto, currencies, and convenience for users around the world - all wrapped in an app and armed with a VISA card that can be used to pay for the tube, swap currencies (digital and fiat), or buy ‘that’ new thing you saw last time you visited the local shopping mall. Our consumers are many, and everywhere – but we’re looking to build and scale our brand. With 3 product offerings (APAC, NA, and Europe) we’re a 24-7 diverse collection of people, from hardcore crypto geeks to people that are just passionate about being in fintech and working on a new way of making payments faster and simpler. 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. Are you part of the digital money movement? Do you want to change the way people think about money, forever? If your skills fit our vision and you want to join a company that’s really going places. The role: As part of the Global Risk & Compliance Team, the APAC Compliance team manages regulatory compliance and financial crime risks for Wirex’s activities across the APAC region. This role supports the APAC Financial Crime Manager with day-to-day compliance operations tasks including KYC, transaction monitoring, and suspicious transaction reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a talented team and contribute towards enhancing the global compliance framework, in partnership with relevant stakeholders, to execute the firm’s strategy in accordance with its risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices. Principle Accountabilities: • Maintaining the SLAs for the completion of designated compliance tasks. • Ensuring that alerts are reviewed and cleared in line with Wirex’s risk appetite and standards • Ensuring that compliance operations are carried out in line with regulatory requirements and meet applicable AMLCFT standards. Main Responsibilities: • Undertake AML investigations and file internal STRs • Assist with escalations of Adverse Media, PEPs, and Sanctions screening alerts • Undertake ongoing AML monitoring and EDD case reviews. • Undertake transaction monitoring and investigations for both fiat and crypto products • Assist and/or conduct transaction testing, data validation, and ongoing customization of monitoring systems and rules • Collaborating with the wider compliance team to resolve and troubleshoot issues relating to regulatory or AMLCFT compliance matters. • Provide support to the Head of Compliance with ongoing projects and any ad hoc requests • Other duties as assigned Experience / Skills Required: • 2+ years in an AMLCFT Compliance/ Financial Crime role with experience in investigations, escalations, and reporting. • Strong English language communication skills. • Analytical thinking and creativity, as well as time management skills and the ability to work independently. • Some knowledge of cryptocurrency would be ideal. • Experience in fintech (especially crypto/payments related) would be preferred. Wirexer Behaviours Required: • Ability to promote collaboration and sharing • Contributes to creating a positive environment • Passionate about their area of expertise • Takes initiative, and creates a drives innovations for our customers • Establishes high personal goals • Works towards collective success • Inspires and supports others to succeed Benefits: • 20 days holiday & public holidays • Private Medical Insurance • Charity Day • Flexible working hours • Annual training allowance • Remote / Central Location • Annual Performance Bonus Pay • Extensive opportunity to grow your career and professional development at an innovative FinTech • Companywide and team social events What’s next? If you have the experience and the knowledge to be successful in this Financial Crime Analyst role, get in touch, and let’s discuss this exciting next step in your career.