Job title: PEP Screening Agent
Company: Wise
Location: Budapest
Job Description: Company DescriptionWise 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 life 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 and .Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a Screening Agent to join our growing PEP Screening Team in our Budapest Office. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission, grow as an agent and help save millions more people money.Your mission:
Wise has already pioneered new ways for people to transfer money across borders and currencies. Our customers can also manage their hard-earned money with the world’s first platform to offer true .Your mission is to review alerts raised by our screening systems and take appropriate action. You will check if Adverse Media exists on our customers or if our customers have to be classified as Politically Exposed Persons (PEP). In this role speed and accuracy in decision making are essential.Here’s how you’ll be contributing to PEP Screening Team:Following operational procedures on PEP and Adverse Media alert handling, including documenting the decision rationalePerforming analysis of potential matches against internal and external sourcesCommunicating with customers with strong customer empathy when further information is required as part of our reviewsSupporting in facilitating approval for onboarding customers as PEP from the relevant Compliance OfficerLiaising with our Product team in order to refine automated screening risk methodology, reduce false positive, mitigate Adverse Media and PEP risks and improve customer experienceCooperating with potential outsourcing partnersSupporting on other controls within Wise’s Screening team if requiredWorking as a team player to deliver a great customer experience, going the extra mile where needed and sometimes contributing more broadly through side projectsMaintaining basic understanding of Anti-Money Laundering and CFT Regulations and how these impact the business, as well as Wise products and servicesQualificationsYou’re eligible to work in Budapest. Please note that this position does not include residence permit sponsorship or support.You’re flexible with working hours – your shifts will include some weekends and afternoonsYour verbal and written English skills are excellent, any other languages are a plusYou can multitask and take responsibility in challenging situationsYou can handle routine well and have a razor sharp attention to detailYou’re punctual, independent, proactive and willing to get things doneYou’re a good communicator and can work in a cross-team environmentPrevious work experience in the compliance/risk sector is not required, but is a plusThe Internal Hiring Guidelines can be found . In case you are an internal candidate please check with your Team Lead first before applying.Additional InformationSalary: 700,000 HUF grossIf you’re interested in the position, please apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter.In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:What motivates you to join the PEP Screening team?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 .Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on and .
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