FinCrime Operations Senior Analyst - Law Enforcement

Location: Global

Team: General

About the Role

Wise is a global technology company revolutionizing how the world moves and manages money with minimal fees, maximum ease, and full speed. As a FinCrime Operations Senior Analyst specializing in Law Enforcement (LE) information exchange, you'll be at the heart of ensuring secure, compliant data sharing with regulatory and law enforcement agencies. This role is crucial for upholding global standards and Wise's internal policies, focusing on efficient handling of requests primarily from Japan and APAC regions. In this position, you'll investigate inquiries, gather and document data, file suspicious activity reports as needed, and foster strong relationships with law enforcement while analyzing trends to recommend process improvements. Ideal for those with 1+ years in operations or financial crime, a bachelor's degree, and fluency in Japanese plus solid English skills, you'll thrive by making independent judgment calls and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Join a diverse, inclusive team committed to building money without borders. Based in Tokyo with a competitive salary from 6,500,000 JPY annually, enjoy Wise's flexible working, RSUs, health benefits, and more while contributing to safer financial services worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling law enforcement information requests in accordance with internal guidelines, mainly focusing on inquiries from Japan and from other APAC region countries
• Investigating requests and gathering data
• Filing suspicious activity reports where required
• Maintaining working relationship with law enforcement agencies
• Analyzing trends and making recommendations to process enhancements

Required Qualifications

• You're based and legally authorized to work in Japan
• You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and have a good working knowledge of English
• A minimum of 1+ years of experience in operations, legal operations, financial crime reviews, or a related field
• You have a bachelor’s degree
• You’ve got strong attention to detail
• You’re able to make decisions and judgment calls on your own
• You’re able to multi-task and take responsibility in difficult situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably with exposure to processing information requests or legal orders

Required Skills

• Excellent Japanese communication (written and verbal)
• Good working knowledge of English
• Strong attention to detail
• Independent decision-making
• Multi-tasking in difficult situations
• Data gathering and analysis
• Trend analysis
• Process improvement recommendations
• Compliance with internal guidelines
• Relationship management with agencies

Benefits

• RSUs (stock options)
• Flexible working
• Parental leave
• Learning budget
• Paid sabbatical after 4 years
• Health insurance
• Company retreat
• Wise card

Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce.