Compliance Operation - Sanctions
Compliance Operation - Sanctions
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Job Description
Wise has already pioneered new ways for people to transfer money across borders and currencies. Our customers can also manage their hardearned money with the worlds first platform to offer true multicurrency banking.
The Sanctions Investigations and Reporting team serves as the sanctions subject matter experts responsible for reviewing and investigating all potential violations of Japan OFAC E.U. UK and other sanctions programs processed through Wise. This includes: reviewing and giving final approval regarding escalated alerts on transactions and matches to Botsui MOF and METI as well as OFAC E.U. UK and any other applicable lists and programs; reviewing and approving licensed transactions; reporting blocked property and rejected transactions to the respective regulatory agencies; investigation into potential circumvention attempts; advising teams on sanctions related issues and sanctions incidents; and coordinating with the Team Lead on adhoc sanctions projects as appropriate.
Duties and 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 fillings to Japan regulators. Additionally file block and reject reports with HM Treasury OFAC EU and other jurisdictional regulatory agencies.
Report potential matches in person to the Japanese Boutsui center
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
Support and provide guidance to the Japan sanctions analysts.
Skills/requirements:
Minimum 2 years of sanctions experience
Proficient in reading and writing Hiragana Katakana and Kanji.
Strong knowledge of Japan Sanction regulations (Foreign Exchange & Foreign Trade Act Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds AML/CFT Guideline)
Knowledge of OFAC UK and EU sanctions regulations.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables and a range of sanctions risk management responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Conduct legal and investigative research utilizing opensource research systems.
An understanding of SWIFT payments trade finance and cross border payments
Proven track record of taking ownership and responsibilities as well as being a great teamplayer
High ethical standards respect for confidentiality and privacy.
You are able to persevere in a fast paced environment
What do we offer:
Starting salary:JPY
Company Restricted Stock Units
Key benefits:
Flexible working whether its working from home school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential and youre trusted to do the right thing and be responsible
Paid annual holiday sick days parental leave and other leave opportunities
6 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise on top of annual leave
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Additional Information :
For everyone everywhere. Were people building money without borders without judgement or prejudice too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse equitable and inclusive.
Were 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.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
