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 6 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, apply now!

OVERALL ROLE PURPOSE

As part of the Global Risk & Compliance Team, the APAC Financial Crime team manages regulatory compliance and financial crime risks for Wirex's activities across the APAC region. This role supports the Director of Financial Crime and the APAC MLROs with day-to-day compliance operations tasks including KYC, transaction monitoring, suspicious transaction reporting, periodic reviews and supporting the team in responding to Law Enforcement requests.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

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 to 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 APAC Head of Compliance, and Singapore and Australia MLROs with ongoing projects and any ad hoc requests

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 with a licensed payments services provider would be an advantage.

BENEFITS

Generous annual leave + public holidays
Private Medical Insurance
Charity Day
Flexible working hours
Annual training allowance
Extensive opportunity to grow your career and professional development at an innovative FinTech

Wirex

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