Wise

Financial Services

FinCrimeOperationsTeamLead-AMLInvestigations

$1200k+ Budapest, Hungary FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“FinCrime Operations Team Lead - AML Investigations at Wise. Skills: AML Investigations, Team leadership, Process optimization. Build, lead, and develop a team. Empower your team”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure team meets performance metrics; Ensure team meets regulatory standards; Enhance team performance; Enhance efficiency; Improve customer experience

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Analyze suspicious payment patterns; Navigate conflicts effectively

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of experience in leading and developing teams, Knowledge in AML / FinCrime fields, Excellent written and spoken English skills, Ability to analyze and improve team metrics, Proven track record of taking ownership and responsibility, Excellent communication and presentation skills

What You'll Do.

Foster a positive and inclusive work environment

Measure and work towards improving team KPIs

Initiate and support operational process changes

Collaborate with other leads

Facilitate ongoing professional growth

Set personal development plans

Leverage available resources

Establish a team identity

Recognize and celebrate team contributions

Motivate and inspire individuals

and inclusive culture

Support a healthy work-life balance

Check in on the team's well-being

Offer constructive feedback

Navigate conflicts effectively

Build a work environment rooted in trust

Identify and analyze suspicious payment patterns

Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations

Foster a sense of community within the team

Optimize operational processes

Manage the operational impact of changes

Identify opportunities for automation

Improve customer experience

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborating with larger team; Collaborate with other leads; Collaborate with product teams; Collaborate with developers

Communication Scope

Communicate complex concepts

Full Job Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money. As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere. More about [our mission](https://wise.jobs/our-mission) and [what we offer](https://wise.jobs/what-we-offer). Your mission: We’re looking for an AML Investigations Team Lead to join our team in Budapest. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission by helping identify suspicious activity and ensuring Wise remains compliant. You will play a crucial role in advancing our mission of Money Without Borders by leading a team of investigators in Budapest and collaborating with a larger team distributed across five different offices worldwide. Your mission is to lead and support your team in identifying and analyzing suspicious payment patterns, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and fostering a strong sense of community within the team. As an AML Investigations Team Lead, your primary duties include building and developing your team, optimizing operational processes, and collaborating with other teams to enhance efficiency and customer experience. Here’s how you’ll be contributing to the AML Investigations team: Leadership: * Build, lead, and develop a team of AML Investigators with a strong sense of community and shared purpose. * Empower your team by providing the necessary tools and training to excel in their roles. * Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, adapting your leadership style to meet the needs of your team members. Performance and Operations: * Measure and work towards improving team KPIs, ensuring the team meets performance metrics and regulatory standards. * Ini

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