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Wise · 1 week ago

Compliance Senior Specialist - Sanctions

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Wise is a global technology company focused on improving the way people move and manage money. The Compliance Senior Specialist - Sanctions will investigate and provide final decisioning on escalated sanctions cases, ensuring compliance with various sanctions regulations and advising teams on related issues.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Investigate and provide final decisioning on escalated sanctions cases for Level 3 review

Use investigative tools and web research to analyze vessel movements, beneficial ownership, and potential sanctions links to discount or identify potential sanctions concerns

Prepare and review draft sanction filings including block and reject reports to HM Treasury, OFAC, EU and other jurisdictional regulatory agencies

Provide advice and subject matter expertise on sanctions related issues, acting as a point of escalation for teams within Wise

Help to facilitate governance over sanctions lists/screening framework

Identify sanctions compliance issues/concerns and make suggestions and/or take corrective action to implement solutions to improve controls/operations

Assist in the review of sanctions related regulatory examination and internal audit deliverables

Assist in the provision of sanctions related training for employees as needed

Assist with drafting sanctions procedures

Qualification

Sanctions experienceOFAC regulationsInvestigative research skillsSWIFT payments understandingTrade finance knowledgeMultitasking abilityHigh ethical standardsPerseveranceAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsTeam player