Financial Crime Associate

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, please apply! 

OVERALL ROLE PURPOSE

As a Financial Crime
Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the Financial Crime team by assisting with transaction monitoring and screening, including but not limited to the application of the Travel Rule. You will be responsible for conducting preliminary reviews, escalating suspicious activity, and ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements. 

This role is instrumental in strengthening and maintaining a robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) compliance framework. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, you will help to ensure that our financial crime controls are operating effectively and evolving in line with the company’s risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices. Your contributions will directly support the business’s ability to detect, deter, and report potential financial crime threats in a timely and accurate manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Review and progress transactions within the Travel Rule 

• Undertake AML investigations and file internal STRs 
   

• Review customer alerts pertaining to the blockchain 

• Undertake ongoing AML monitoring and assist with EDD case reviews, SoF/SoW documentation 

• Undertake
  initial investigations for B2C line of business for crypto products 

• 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   

• Other duties as assigned  

SLA'S/KPI'S

• SARS – relevant SARS to be submitted to the AML office within 24 hours 

• Comply with SLAs set by the D/MLRO 

EXPERIENCE SKILLS/REQUIRED

• Ability to promote collaboration and sharing   

• Contributes to creating a positive environment  

• Passionate about learning and progressing within the FinCrime arena 

• 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

• Premium tariffs for Wirex
  product.  

• Remote work with flexible hours.  

• Home office allowance after probation period.  

• Health insurance coverage after probationary period.  

• Generous vacation policy: 23 business days of paid leave + 12 paid floating holidays.  

• Paid sick leave, Birthday, and Anniversary leave.  

• Engaging in online events for learning and enjoyment.  

• Coworking with all facilities and shelter. 

Please note; the benefits you will be offered will vary depending on the country you are hired in