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WiseDeputy BSA/AML Officer
The Deputy BSA/AML Officer role is a full-time, on-site position in Austin. It takes in the wider financial crime remit of the compliance function. The post…
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The Deputy BSA/AML Officer role is a full-time, on-site position in Austin. It takes in the wider financial crime remit of the compliance function. The post works as a strategic counterpart to the BSA/AML Officer, leads the financial crimes team day to day, and drives cross-functional improvements to how the department operates. Wise is described as a global technology company that helps people and businesses move and manage money internationally,…
Job Description
The Deputy BSA/AML Officer role is a full-time, on-site position in Austin. It takes in the wider financial crime remit of the compliance function. The post works as a strategic counterpart to the BSA/AML Officer, leads the financial crimes team day to day, and drives cross-functional improvements to how the department operates. Wise is described as a global technology company that helps people and businesses move and manage money internationally, and this role supports that work from a compliance angle.
The deputy is the main focal point for financial crime internal audits and regulatory examinations, managing readiness, coordinating responses and making sure remediation plans are carried out. The role supervises financial crime controls, ensuring steady monitoring, testing and refinement. It challenges first-line teams on control design, approves control changes and new products or features, and advises teams worldwide on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist-financing rules, OFAC sanctions and related policies. The deputy also serves on the US SAR committee, shares input with the FinCEN Reporting Team, adds input to the Financial Crime Risk Assessment the company runs, and deputises for the BSA/AML Officer across AML, fraud, sanctions and KYC/CDD and EDD.
The posting asks for over a decade in financial crime compliance, with hands-on dealings with federal regulators, and expert knowledge of US financial crime rules such as BSA and OFAC. Experience in financial crime leadership at fintech companies is ideal. Strong written and spoken communication, attention to detail, a sense of urgency under tight deadlines, and a willingness to travel to other offices are required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and guide the financial crimes team, allocating resources and fostering continuous learning
- Act as a strategic counterpart to the BSA/AML Officer and drive cross-functional programme enhancements
- Coordinate responses and remediation for financial crime audits and regulatory examinations
- Supervise financial crime controls so they stay monitored, tested and sharper
- Challenge first-line teams on control design and approve control, product and feature changes
- Speak for financial crime compliance with regulators, auditors and partner organisations, inside and outside Wise
- Contribute to the Financial Crime Risk Assessment and track new FinCrime regulation
Requirements
- Over a decade in financial crime compliance, with hands-on dealings with federal regulators
- Deep familiarity with US financial crime rules, notably BSA and OFAC
- Track record of building and questioning processes, preferably across multiple products
- Strong written and spoken communication with internal and external audiences
- Sense of urgency and ability to prioritise under pressure and tight deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail and effective collaboration with colleagues globally
- Willingness to travel to other offices as required
Qualifications
- Sanctions or AML credentials such as CGSS or CAMS, or equivalents
- Experience conducting risk assessments
- Experience reviewing suspicious activity reports for quality and submitting SARs or OFAC filings through electronic systems
- Experience training or mentoring junior team members
- Leadership experience in financial crime at other fintech companies (ideal)
Core Skills
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Where is the role based?
The role is based in Austin and is listed as on-site and full time.
What experience is required?
The posting asks for over a decade in financial crime compliance, with hands-on dealings with federal regulators.
Is travel required?
Yes. The posting says travel to other offices may be needed.
Is a salary stated?
The posting does not specify a salary.
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