Wirex · 10 hours ago
Financial Crime Analyst (APAC)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWirex is a company that is revolutionizing access to digital currency through innovative financial solutions. The Financial Crime Analyst role is focused on supporting financial crime compliance activities across the APAC region, including customer due diligence and transaction monitoring.
AppsBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechMetaversePersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Conduct AML and financial crime investigations and prepare internal suspicious transaction reports (STRs) for escalation in accordance with internal procedures
Review and support the escalation of alerts relating to adverse media, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and sanctions screening
Perform ongoing customer monitoring activities, including enhanced due diligence (EDD) and periodic customer reviews
Undertake transaction monitoring and investigations across both fiat and crypto products, identifying unusual or potentially suspicious activity
Support transaction testing, data validation, and the ongoing enhancement and optimisation of transaction monitoring systems, scenarios, and rules
Collaborate closely with colleagues across the APAC and Global Risk & Compliance teams to resolve regulatory, AML/CFT, and operational compliance matters
Provide operational support to the Director of Financial Crime, APAC Head of Compliance, and APAC MLROs (including Singapore and Australia) on ongoing projects, regulatory requests, and ad hoc matters
Carry out other duties as reasonably assigned, consistent with the nature and level of the role
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years' experience in an AML/CFT, financial crime, or compliance operations role, with hands-on exposure to investigations, alert handling, and escalation processes
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to document investigations clearly and accurately
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities independently
Preferred
Familiarity with cryptocurrency, digital assets, or blockchain-based products is desirable
Experience working within a licensed financial institution or payments services provider is advantageous
Knowledge of APAC regulatory expectations (e.g. Malaysia, Singapore, Australia) is beneficial but not essential
Benefits
Generous leave + Public Holidays.
Paid Charity Day.
Flexible working hours and remote working.
Company-provided equipment.
Annual training and development budget.
Extensive opportunity to grow your career at an innovative FinTech
Company
Wirex
Wirex is a digital payment platform that aims to make crypto and traditional currencies equal and accessible to everyone.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.77MKey Investors
SBI Group
2021-12-10Series B· $19.91M
2020-09-21Equity Crowdfunding· $4.67M
2017-03-06Series A· $3M
Leadership Team
Dmitry Lazarichev
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Pavel Matveev
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Recent News
Electronic Payments International
2026-01-07
2026-01-06
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