Overview

Wirex is an exceptionally high growth FinTech startup. With funding to date and another fund raise on the horizon; the business is on the forefront of the industry and looking to close the gap between traditional financial services & FinTech.

Wirex is now seeking a Compliance Analyst to work within our World Class Compliance team based in London.

The main purpose of the role is to provide assistance to the Compliance department with screening and monitoring and any other requests. To enhance and maintain a robust AML 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.

Requirements

What you will be doing

  • Undertake AML investigations and file SARs to NCA
  • Assist with escalations of Adverse Media, PEPs and Sanctions screening alerts
  • Undertake ongoing AML monitoring and EDD case review, SoF/SoW documentation
  • Undertake investigations for B2C line of business for both fiat and crypto products
  • Assist and/or to conduct transaction testing, data validation, and ongoing customization of monitoring systems
  • Review and contribute to compliance training materials for staff, as needed
  • Participate in meetings with co-workers, individually or in a group, to identify gaps within current practices and regulatory requirements and then rectify the process to assure regulatory compliance
  • Provide assistance to the Head of Financial Crime with ongoing projects and any ad hoc requests

What you need

  • 3+ years working in a FinTech environment, ideally in payments and/or crypto space
  • 3+ Financial Crime/AML experience
  • Strong KYC/AML background and investigations experience
  • Experience with SAR reporting
  • CAMS, ICA or equivalent certificate is a plus
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • 25 days Holiday
  • Health cover
  • Flexible office hours
  • Work on an incredible innovative product
  • Opportunity to grow your career and professional development at an innovative FinTech company
  • Central Location
  • Work in a friendly and creative environment
  • Regular team gatherings and social events