Wise

Financial Services

FinCrimeOperationsTeamLeadAMLInvestigations

$1130k+ Budapest, Hungary FULL TIME
The Brief

“FinCrime Operations Team Lead - AML Investigations at Wise. Skills: Leading and developing teams, AML Investigations, FinCrime operations, Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management, Operational metrics, Resource planning, Continuous improvement. Leading a team of AML Investigators. Identifying and analyzing suspicious payment patterns”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure Wise remains compliant; Advance Wise's mission of Money Without Borders; Ensure the team meets performance metrics and regulatory standards; Enhance team performance and efficiency; Improve customer experience

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Analyze and improve team metrics; Navigating conflicts effectively

Eligibility Requirements

Salary expectations to be included in application, Notice period to be included in application, Residency status in Hungary to be included in application, Have applied for the same role within the last 6 months will not be progressed

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Located and legally authorised to work in Hungary, Excellent written and spoken English skills, 2+ years of experience in leading and developing teams in a similar role, Knowledge in AML / FinCrime fields, Good understanding of and ability to analyze and improve team metrics, Proven track record of taking ownership and responsibility, Great team player, Excellent communication and presentation skills

What You'll Do.

Leading a team of AML Investigators

Identifying and analyzing suspicious payment patterns

Ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations

Building and developing the team

Optimizing operational processes

Collaborating with other teams to enhance efficiency and customer experience

Measuring and improving team KPIs

Initiating and supporting operational process changes

Facilitating ongoing professional growth

Setting personal development plans

Leveraging available resources

Establishing a team identity

Recognizing and celebrating team contributions

and inclusive culture

Supporting a healthy work-life balance

Checking in on the team's well-being

Offering constructive feedback

Navigating conflicts effectively

Building a work environment rooted in trust

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborating with a larger team distributed across five different offices worldwide; Collaborating with other leads, product teams, and developers; Collaborating with specialists in different areas

Communication Scope

Excellent written and spoken English skills; Communicating complex concepts clearly and effectively; Excellent communication and presentation skills

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