Sanctions Officer (relocation support)

Position Level Summary:

The Sanctions Officer (L4) at Wise is the last line responsible for managing complex sanctions escalations (from L1-3), making final decisions on high-priority cases, providing expert sanctions advisory, and reporting confirmed sanctions matches to regulatory authorities.

Team Function and Expertise:

The Sanctions Investigations and Reporting team serves as the sanctions subject matter experts responsible for reviewing and investigating all potential violations of OFAC, E.U., UK, and other sanctions programs processed through Wise. This includes: reviewing and providing final approval for escalated alerts on transactions and matches to the 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; drafting and filing Voluntary Self-Disclosures to OFAC; investigating potential circumvention attempts; advising teams on sanctions-related issues and sanctions incidents; and coordinating with the Team Lead on ad hoc 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 sanctions 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.

• Minimum 2 years of sanctions experience (minimum 1 year for internal candidates).
• Strong 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 open-source 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 team player.
• High ethical standards, respect for confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to persevere in a fast-paced environment.
• We are ready to provide visa and relocation for the successful candidate.

PS! If you're interested in the position, please apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter in English. You can add your Cover Letter to the "Message to Hiring Manager" section. 

In your Cover Letter please cover the following topics:

1. Please tell us about your experience with Sanctions (No more than 300 words).
2. Tell us about your experience filing and/or drafting Sanctions reports.

What do we offer: 

• Salary: 2650 EUR - 3400 EUR Monthly gross 
• Company Restricted Stock Units
• Numerous great benefits in our Tallinn office 

Key benefits:

• Flexible working - whether it’s working from home, school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential and you’re 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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