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WiseFinCrime Operations Senior Lead - AML Investigations
Wise is seeking a FinCrime Operations Senior Lead to manage a group of Team Leads and Specialists focused on anti-money laundering investigations and high-risk customer risk…
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Wise is seeking a FinCrime Operations Senior Lead to manage a group of Team Leads and Specialists focused on anti-money laundering investigations and high-risk customer risk mitigation. In this position, you will bridge the gap between operational staff and senior leadership by turning overarching strategies into actionable goals. The role suits an experienced operations manager with a strong data literacy background and domain expertise in regulatory frameworks. Your daily duties…
Job Description
Wise is seeking a FinCrime Operations Senior Lead to manage a group of Team Leads and Specialists focused on anti-money laundering investigations and high-risk customer risk mitigation. In this position, you will bridge the gap between operational staff and senior leadership by turning overarching strategies into actionable goals. The role suits an experienced operations manager with a strong data literacy background and domain expertise in regulatory frameworks. Your daily duties will involve designing customer-focused processes, managing operational incidents, leading multi-stakeholder projects, and driving continuous improvement in a metrics-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a team of Financial Crime Operations Team Leads and Specialists.
- Translate high-level strategies into actionable plans for process optimization and performance enhancement.
- Oversee operational incident management from initial detection through remediation.
- Lead projects from conception to completion while managing milestones and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Monitor performance metrics to ensure key performance indicators and service level agreements are consistently met.
Requirements
- Nine or more years of professional experience in compliance, anti-money laundering, Know Your Customer, or related fields within financial services.
- At least five years of experience leading small to medium-sized teams.
- Advanced understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations governing financial services.
- Strong proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
- Demonstrated ability to apply a risk-based approach to prevent and deter financial crime.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in additional languages beyond English.
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