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WiseGroup AML & CTF Manager
Wise is seeking a Group AML & CTF Manager based in London to help shape global anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing strategies and frameworks. Operating…
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Wise is seeking a Group AML & CTF Manager based in London to help shape global anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing strategies and frameworks. Operating within the Second Line of Defence as part of the Group Financial Crime Compliance Team, this on-site role provides oversight across critical control functions such as transaction monitoring, investigations, regulatory reporting, and enhanced due diligence. This position suits a financial crime compliance professional looking…
Job Description
Wise is seeking a Group AML & CTF Manager based in London to help shape global anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing strategies and frameworks. Operating within the Second Line of Defence as part of the Group Financial Crime Compliance Team, this on-site role provides oversight across critical control functions such as transaction monitoring, investigations, regulatory reporting, and enhanced due diligence.
This position suits a financial crime compliance professional looking to drive global risk management and regulatory alignment. Key responsibilities involve governance, risk assessment, cross-functional advisory support, and training oversight. The role requires collaboration with product, compliance, and financial crime operations teams to evaluate control effectiveness, review risk assessments, and manage regulatory issues on a global scale.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creation of Group AML and CTF policies that align with international regulatory requirements
- Evaluate and challenge the design and operating effectiveness of new and existing control mechanisms
- Collaborate with quality assurance, compliance monitoring, testing, and internal audit functions
- Partner with the Group Financial Crime Governance and Risk Team to track management information and produce trend analysis reports
- Oversee global financial crime incidents, issues, self-identified items, action plans, and remediation validations
- Represent the compliance function at relevant forums, committees, and quarterly planning sessions
- Co-create controls with product and product compliance teams to address financial crime risks
- Maintain risk assessments, coverage frameworks, control evaluations, and gap analyses
- Provide ongoing oversight of transaction monitoring systems, including static rules, machine learning models, and artificial intelligence solutions
- Offer subject matter expertise for remediation efforts, ad-hoc compliance escalations, and regional team support
- Review and authorize new or modified AML and CTF systems, controls, and product risk evaluations
- Lead targeted reviews to measure the adequacy of anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing systems
- Approve operational guidelines and support the delivery, approval, and completion monitoring of training materials
Requirements
- Five or more years of experience in financial crime compliance with a focus on AML and CTF
- Direct experience within the second line of defence at a global financial organization or consultancy
- Comprehensive knowledge of global financial crime regulations, risk management frameworks, and control environments
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage projects, and lead compliance initiatives
- Strong communication and analytical skills with the capability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to travel internationally if required
Qualifications
- A relevant university degree
- Professional certifications such as ACAMS or ICA
Core Skills
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Where is this job located?
This position is located in London and is on-site.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies full-time employment.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have five or more years of financial crime compliance experience specifically in AML and CTF, including second line of defence experience at a global financial institution or consultancy.
Is international travel required?
International travel may be required for this position.
What is the salary for this position?
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