**ABOUT US**
We're Wirex and we're not like anyone else.
Why?
Because we always do things our way, before anyone else does them - like creating the first ever debit card that lets you pay with crypto, making it easier for ordinary people to access DeFi-powered savings and setting up the world's first cryptocurrency rewards scheme.
Our vision is a world in which everyone can enjoy the benefits of digital currency - everything from the power to send money around the world near-instantly without breaking the bank to buying, storing and exchanging 40+ top tokens on a secure, easy-to-use platform at some of the best rates in the industry.
We must be doing something right, because more than 5 million people across 130 countries are helping to change the world by using Wirex.
Are you part of the digital money movement?
Do you want to change the way people think about money, forever?
If your skills fit our vision and you want to join a company that's really going places.
**OVERALL ROLE PURPOSE**
**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage the FC programme for the entity, including closely working with the regulator and other key stakeholders
- Provide regular reporting of key FC risks and mitigation plans to various Committees.
- Provide employee FC training as required.
- Ensuring appropriate controls are in place and adequate oversight of controls, including effective reporting.
- Escalate issues to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO).
**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE**
- Preparing external reports on money laundering or terrorist financing suspicions/knowledge to the local Financial Intelligence Unit or other regulatory/law enforcement bodies.
- Obtaining and using national and international findings supplied by the Government of Italy and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
- Adhere to the process for financial sanction requirements.
- Enhance, implement and update the FC Programme.
- Establishing policies and procedures to ensure adherence to the FC Programme.
- Carry out AMLO orders and reporting.
- Putting together annual reports based on risk assessments which can be used by the firm to access their position and risk level.
- Working closely with other Wirex MLROs to share best practice
**EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED**
- Italian residency (you must be physically located in Italy).
- Advanced fluency in Italian (verbal and written).
- Working experience within the Financial Crime Sector, ideally within the financial services or payments industry.
- Excellent knowledge of Financial Crime regulatory obligations.
- 5+ years of AML experience.
- ICA or ACAMS certification is highly desirable.
- Crypto and/or FinTech working experience would be highly advantageous (or as a minimum solid knowledge and understanding of 'FinTech and Crypto').
- Excellent oral and written skills and able to communicate with a variety of both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and departments.
- Have a strong compliance culture, integrity and trustworthiness.
- Independent oversight and problem-solving skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Efficient and well organized - ability to multitask effectively, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Credible and assertive manner.
- Discretion, tact, and resilience.
- Professional manner with the ability to influence and persuade
**WIREX BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION**
- Ability to promote collaboration and sharing.
- Contributes to creating a positive 'one-team' environment and culture.
- Passionate about their area of expertise.
- Takes initiative, and creates a drives innovations for our customers.
- Establishes high personal goals.
- Works towards collective success.
- Inspires and supports others to succeed.
**BENEFITS IN RETURN**
- Enhanced leave
- Birthday and Service Anniversary off each year
- Enhanced leave allowances for family and sickness absence
- Paid Charity Day
- Flexible working hours and remote working
- Annual Training Allowance
- Annual Performance Bonus Pay
- Extensive opportunity to grow your career and professional development at an innovative FinTech
**WHAT NEXT?
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If you have the experience and the knowledge to be successful in this role, get in touch, and let's discuss this exciting next step in your career.
**DIVERSITY & INCLUSION**
Maybe you don't meet every single requirement?
We invite anyone who shares our passion, vision and demonstrates our company values to apply.
Here at Wirex, we embrace unique, we celebrate individuality, and we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
If you're passionate about this role but your previous experience doesn't quite align with every requirement set out in the job description, we encourage you to apply, you may just be our next Wirexer!