AML Investigator

We’re looking for an AML Investigator to join our growing AML Investigation team in Sao Paulo. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission, grow as a specialist in anti-money laundering 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 multi-currency banking. Your mission is to protect customers and Wise by investigating and reporting suspicious activity. 

Here’s how you’ll be contributing to the AML team:

• Carry out reviews on alerted accounts on the basis of both internal and external information
• Assess actual payment activity and payment patterns
• Obtain further supporting information to mitigate ML/TF concerns
• Request and analyse supporting documents when needed
• Take ownership of an individual investigation and escalating any suspicious activity in accordance with internal procedures
• Participate in an active feedback loop between the AML Investigation team and the developers/product teams to improve our product quality from a compliance perspective
• Other ad hoc duties that need to be done.

About you: 

• Fluent in Portuguese
• You’re eligible to work in Sao Paulo
• Your verbal and written English skills are excellent
• You have an exceptionally inquisitive mind. You are always looking out for more information where available, however, you are able to cut through the noise
• You have a great eye for detail. You are meticulous and can look at information with factual precision
• You have exceptional logical thinking. You are naturally able to interpret data and draw logical conclusions
• You have great communication skills, both written and verbal. You are able to express your thoughts concisely and logically
• You’re able to articulate and justify your decisions. You are confident and comfortable making independent judgement calls
• You’re able to work under pressure. You can multitask efficiently and take responsibility in challenging situations
• You’re curious, keen to learn and proactive by nature
• You’re a true team player but happy working alone on independent projects
• You’re open to and value feedback in order to improve
• Previous experience in AML or investigating suspicious activity will be beneficial.

Key Benefits:

• 🚀  RSU’s in a rapidly growing company after a year with us
• 💻 Hybrid working model – A combination of work-from-home and from the office
•  ✈️  Wisers can work remotely for 90 days a year. By ‘remote’ we don’t just mean from home, but from wherever in the world you choose to
• 💪  An annual self-development budget
• 🩺  Health and dental allowance for you and your dependents
• 💝  Company-paid: Life Insurance, and an EAP program
• ☀️  Paid time off: 30 days vacation + 3 “Me” days + 1 volunteer day, annually
• 🏝️  A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years
• 👶🏼  18-weeks of paid parental leave, after a year with us and child care assistance
• 🚌 Transportation vouchers
• 🍕 Meal (600 BRL per month) and food (968 BRL per month) vouchers
• 🏋️ : TotalPass access to 3,500 gyms and studios throughout Brazil

If you're interested in the position, please apply by submitting your Resume and Cover Letter in English. Please note that an application in Portuguese and without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter please explain your interest in this role and why you want to join Wise.

Please, only apply if you're legally authorised to work in Brazil.


The person needs to be physically located in Sao Paulo and be able to work from the office. This is a position under the Brazilian Consolidation of Labor Laws (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho, CLT) with a schedule of 8 working hours/day.

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