Wise FinCrime Reporting Specialist
Wise is hiring a FinCrime Reporting Specialist in Hyderabad to join as a founding member of their suspicious activity reporting team.
Job Description
Wise is a global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world's money. 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 lives easier and save them money. They are looking for a Financial Crime Specialist focused on suspicious activity reporting to join their team in Hyderabad. This is an exciting opportunity to be one of the very first founding members of the suspicious activity reporting team in Hyderabad, helping to build their presence and protect millions of customers around the world. At Wise, you will work closely with global teams across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. As a foundational team member in India, you will gain firsthand exposure to international financial crime frameworks, processes, and regulations, offering an incredible opportunity to expand your expertise and help shape how they approach financial crime risk management and compliance in this critical region.
Eligibility Criteria
- English proficiency for interacting with local regulators/documents and global teams.
- Prior professional experience working in compliance operations.
- Demonstrated operational experience in key financial crime disciplines, preferably in transaction monitoring/analysis or suspicious activity reporting within a financial services environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle routine tasks with high accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyze alerts for customer accounts and transaction patterns to detect unusual or suspicious activity. Identify potential red flags related to money laundering, fraud, or other financial crimes.
- Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports based on findings, ensuring all necessary details are accurately documented and captured. Submit reports to different financial intelligence units in compliance with requirements.
- Collaborate closely with other operational compliance teams and departments to ensure suspicious activities are properly investigated, documented, and escalated.
- Adhere to regulatory guidelines and stay up-to-date on financial crime regulations, regional best practices, and reporting requirements. Have a good understanding of different customer types, country risks, and typologies across multiple regions.
- Maintain confidentiality by safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring all reports and documentation are handled with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Participate in training and upskilling sessions and remain knowledgeable about emerging trends and tools in financial crime detection.
- Develop and maintain productive and professional working relationships with colleagues, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.
Required Technical & Soft Skills
- Knowledge of financial crime regulations and reporting requirements.
- Understanding of different customer types, country risks, and typologies across multiple regions.
- Experience in transaction monitoring/analysis or suspicious activity reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle routine tasks with high accuracy and maintain consistency in work product.
- Analytical skills to analyze financial transactions, identify patterns, and make informed decisions based on risk indicators.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly for writing reports.
- Adaptability to effectively adapt to procedural changes in a fast-paced environment.
- Time management and ethical integrity with a strong understanding of confidentiality.
Selection Process / Rounds / Tests
Round 1: Application Screening (Review compliance experience and English proficiency)
Round 2: Technical/Compliance Interview (Transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and risk typologies)
Round 3: HR Interview (Evaluate communication, attention to detail, and cultural fit)
Required Skills
- Financial Crime
- Compliance
- SAR Reporting
- Transaction Monitoring
- AML
- Fraud Detection
- Risk Management
How To Apply
Review eligibility, prepare your resume, verify the official source, and apply before the deadline.
FAQ
Who can apply?
Bachelor's degree (preferred) candidates from Any eligible batches can apply if they match the role requirements.
Is this suitable for freshers?
Yes, this listing is curated for freshers or early-career candidates unless the post mentions otherwise.