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WiseFinCrime Operations Team Lead - AML Investigations
Wise is seeking an AML Investigations Team Lead to join its Budapest office on an on-site basis. In this role, the selected candidate will guide a…
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Wise is seeking an AML Investigations Team Lead to join its Budapest office on an on-site basis. In this role, the selected candidate will guide a group of investigators based locally while coordinating with a broader department spread across five international locations. The primary objective is to help the company detect suspicious payment behaviors and maintain regulatory compliance in support of its global money transfer mission. This position involves managing…
Job Description
Wise is seeking an AML Investigations Team Lead to join its Budapest office on an on-site basis. In this role, the selected candidate will guide a group of investigators based locally while coordinating with a broader department spread across five international locations. The primary objective is to help the company detect suspicious payment behaviors and maintain regulatory compliance in support of its global money transfer mission.
This position involves managing team performance, refining operational workflows, and partnering with product and engineering units to drive automation and improve user experience. The ideal candidate will focus on staff development, cultivating an inclusive workplace culture, and monitoring individual well-being and productivity metrics.
Responsibilities
- Lead, build, and develop a team of AML Investigators in Budapest
- Empower team members with necessary training and tools for their roles
- Track and improve team performance metrics and regulatory compliance standards
- Drive operational process updates to boost efficiency and performance
- Partner with other team leads, product groups, and developers to manage operational changes
- Identify opportunities for automation and better customer experiences
- Create personal development plans to support professional growth
- Promote a workplace culture built on trust, high standards, accountability, and inclusivity
- Monitor staff well-being, provide constructive feedback, and handle conflict resolution
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This role is based on-site in Budapest.
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