Fraud Investigator

 

We’re looking for a Fraud Investigator to join our growing Fraud prevention team in Austin! This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission, grow as a fraud expert and help save millions more people money.

This is a full-time Hybrid position based in Austin, Texas.

You’ll receive a competitive package including a starting salary of $27.90 per hour + Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) in a profitable company + wide array of benefits! (more info below 😉)

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 ensure that the money we are moving for customers are legitimate transactions, and minimise fraud passing through our platform. 

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

• Review transactions flagged as suspicious and take appropriate action(s)
• Perform due diligence checks on customers whose transactions are being reviewed
• Provide assistance to other Wise teams
• Communicate with other financial institutions and law enforcement

About you: 

• Your verbal and written English skills are excellent 
• You have experience in financial fraud, compliance, banking, KYC, or other related field
• You have ability to take charge in critical situations, find information, and make decisions based on findings
• You're a proactive team player who knows how to prioritise work and is willing to get things done
• You have skills to recognize patterns and an eye for detail, but also an ability to see the big picture and how the details fit together
• You’re flexible to work in shifts that include evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Second language knowledge is a plus 
• Knowing SQL or any other BI tools  is a plus, but not a must
• You are a data driven person 
• You are not afraid of reaching high targets and KPIs
• Must already be legally authorised to work in the US, we cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role
• This is NOT a remote role, this is a full-time hybrid role based in Austin, Texas

Key benefits: 

• 💵  $27.90 per hour starting salary
• 🚀  RSU's in a rapidly growing company 
• 💻  Hybrid working – up to 3 days/week working from home, the other 2 days in the office, after probationary period
• ✈️  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
• 🩺  Medical, dental, & vision insurance – including HSA and FSA options
• 💝  Company-paid: Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, and an EAP program
• ☀️  25 days PTO, 15 sick days, 11 holidays, 5 compassionate leave days, 3 paid “Me” days and a paid volunteer day, annually
• 🏝️  A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years 
• 👶🏼  18-weeks of paid parental leave, after a year with us
• 💰  401k with up to a 4% employer match
• ⭐️  Here’s more info on our benefits in Austin

We’re people without borders — without judgment or prejudice, too. We want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So if you’re passionate about learning new things and keen to join our mission, you’ll fit right in.

And because we believe that diverse teams build better products, we’d especially love to hear from you if you’re from an under-represented demographic. 💙

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Salary (Hourly)$27.90—$27.90 USD

We're people without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Every Wiser should feel that they can be themselves at work. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to share their contributions towards mission zero and able to progress in their careers.

Having diverse teams that reflect our diverse customer base helps us build a better product. We can be more creative and empathetic to our customer's needs and life experiences and makes sure we leave no-one behind on our journey to mission-zero.

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