KYC Analyst

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KYC Analyst

We’re looking for a KYC Analyst to join our growing team in Tokyo! This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on TransferWise’s mission, grow as a specialist and help save millions more people money. 

Your mission: 

TransferWise 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 our customers will receive a fast and efficient service while being in line with local regulations.

Here’s how you’ll be contributing to the Tokyo Verification team:

• Be the main contact for questions related to customer on-boarding and making follow-up with the customer about the verification process;
• Ensure customer on-boarding in a timely manner
• Work with your colleagues in KYC operational teams to enhance their knowledge of TransferWise’s Customer Due Diligence obligations in different markets;
• Escalate any suspicions and/or concerns to the AML and Fraud teams for review;
• Contribute in creating and improving the on-boarding experience for customers that match their expectations as well as that of the regulator;
  
  • You're a proactive team player who knows how to prioritize work and is willing to get things done.Review customer identification and other relevant documentation to ensure legitimacyAbout you: 
    
    • Your verbal and written English + Japanese skills are excellent
    • You can multitask and take charge in different situations
    • You’re able to handle routine, flexible and have a razor sharp attention to detail
    • You are a Japanese Citizen OR Permanent resident with the legal right to work (please note, we do not support various Visas at this current time)
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  Some extra skills that would be great:

  
  
  • Previous work experience in a fast-paced international environment, especially in the financial sector a plus.Some of your benefits:
    
    • We’ll offer a competitive salary and stock options in the package;
    • 6 weeks paid sabbatical after 4 years of employment with TransferWise
    • Paid sick leave;
    • Tokyo offer and benefits
  
  

  PS! If you're interested in the position, please apply by submitting your CV in English and answering the application questions.

  
  

  We’re people without borders — without judgement 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.

  
  

  Also, qualifications aren’t that important to us. If you’ve got great experience, and you’re great at articulating your thinking, we’d like to hear from you.

  
  

  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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