Wise

FinTech

KYCOperationsTeamLead

₹19–28L ~AI est. Hyderabad, India FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“KYC Operations Team Lead at Wise. Skills: KYC Operations, Team Leadership, Process Improvement. Oversee daily operations of KYC Analysts. Conduct customer due diligence reviews”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet performance targets; Meet quality standards; Enhance team performance; Mitigate risk

Industry & Context.

FinTech
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years KYC experience, Experience in financial crime, Experience in regulatory environment

Nice to Have

Experience in people leadership

What You'll Do.

Oversee daily operations of KYC Analysts

Conduct customer due diligence reviews

Analyse customer and business activities

Ensure KYC records are up to date

Drive customer focused mindset

Promote ownership and accountability

Build high-performing teams

Coach and develop KYC Analysts

Initiate skill development

Design development plans

Conduct career map check-ins

Propose process improvements

Collaborate with central functions

Increase operational efficiency

Provide guidance on complex cases

Ensure performance targets are met

Ensure quality standards are met

Conduct one on one coaching

Train team on operational topics

Maintain understanding of regulatory obligations

Apply risk-based approach

Deter money laundering

Prevent financial crime

Understand root causes

Propose solutions to leadership

Provide insights to stakeholders

Deliver own initiatives

Ensure team progress on goals

Collaborate with stakeholders

Ensure clear communication

Communicate mindfully and professionally

Implement quality assurance framework

Conduct casework reviews

Ensure accuracy and consistency

Provide targeted coaching

Provide constructive feedback

Analyse quality metrics

Address root causes of errors

Develop initiatives to enhance performance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Other operational teams

Communication Scope

Clear communication; Professional communication

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). Role & Job purpose As a KYC Operations Team Lead you will oversee the daily operations of a team of KYC Analysts. Your team is responsible for conducting thorough customer due diligence reviews, analysing various customer and business activities, and ensuring that our KYC records are kept up to date according to our internal policies. The KYC Operations Team Lead is a people lead with a mindset focused on building processes that put our customers first while being aware of the risks surrounding the industry and the wider regulatory environment. Job Responsibilities * Team Leadership Lead by example and drive a customer focused mindset across your team. Promote a culture of ownership and accountability. Build high-performing teams that value knowledge sharing and continuous learning. * People management Coach and develop a strong team of KYC Analysts. Come up with initiatives to help your team to grow their skills, behaviours, and competencies. Design and manage development plans on identified opportunities. Conducts career map check-ins and makes recommendations for promotions, salary raises, and other decisions. * Operational management Identify and propose opportunities for process improvements. Collaborate with central functions and other operational teams as needed to increase operational efficiency. Provide guidance and support on complex, high-risk cases and escalations, which may include acting as a direc

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