Wise
Threat Intelligence Analyst
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Threat Intelligence Analyst
Threat Intelligence Analyst – Wise
Company Description
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.
Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them from hidden costs.
As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.
🔹 More about our mission and what we offer.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our Threat Intelligence Unit (TIU). In this role, you will analyze, synthesize, and leverage the complex tactical, operational, and strategic signals gathered through our Intelligence Collection Framework (ICF), protecting Wise and our global customer base from sophisticated fraud and financial crime.
Your Mission
Serving as the definitive analytical shield of the TIU, you will:
- Assess the scale, scope, and severity of threats targeting our platform.
- Translate raw indicators into robust, first-line defense capabilities by developing preventative controls and detective rules.
- Utilize structured kill-chain modeling to map fraud vectors end-to-end and identify mitigation opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally across Wise to proactively neutralize risks.
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Key Responsibilities
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Threat Assessment & Quantification
- Analyze signals harvested by the ICF to evaluate Wise’s exposure to specific vectors, leveraging large-scale datasets to quantify and qualify emerging threats.
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Defensive Rule & Feature Development
- Engineer and deploy sophisticated detection rules and behavioral features in response to tactical Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)—shielding customers and identifying high-risk accounts.
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Kill-Chain Modeling
- Map out complex financial crime and fraud vectors using structured kill-chain frameworks, pinpointing strategic intervention and mitigation points across the attack lifecycle.
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Cross-Functional Strategy Execution
- Partner with diverse business units to design comprehensive response strategies, transitioning between immediate tactical fixes and long-term strategic changes.
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Framework & Investigative Support
- Provide data-driven insights to guide the future direction of the ICF and support the TIU’s investigative function in tracking malicious actors.
Qualifications & Experience
Core Requirements
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Analytical Expertise
- Significant experience in fraud and/or financial crime analysis with a deep technical understanding of diverse attack typologies and their operational impact across multiple customer segments.
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Strategic Control Deployment
- Experience in developing counter-fraud strategies, including rule creation, model testing, and feature deployment, with a proven ability to influence key stakeholders.
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Strategic Mindset
- A sophisticated, counter-adversarial approach to risk detection and threat modeling.
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Technical Data Proficiency
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar data science methodologies for extracting, manipulating, and analyzing large-scale datasets to produce structured outputs.
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Communication & Translation
- Ability to map end-to-end attacks and explain complex technical details to diverse stakeholders: → Engineering and analytical teams → Product owners → Policy writers → Executive leadership
Desirable Credentials
Expertise in the following is a strong advantage: ✔ External networks (e.g., industry trust groups, public-private partnerships, or law enforcement) ✔ Cyber kill-chain mapping ✔ Certifications: SANS, ACAMS, ACFE, ICA
Inclusive Team & Cultural Values
"For everyone, everywhere." We’re building money without borders—without judgement or prejudice. Diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams drive our success, helping us live our values, ensure every Wiser feels respected, and progress in their careers.
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Compensation
GBP 75,000–115,000 per year (annualised full-time equivalent).
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