Wise

Financial Services

KYCOperationsTeamLead

₹15–25L ~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 team. Conduct thorough customer due diligence reviews”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet performance targets; Meet quality standards; Meet key performance indicators; Ensure team progress on goals

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of experience in Operations, Good understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding KYC/AML, Punctual, independent, proactive, Willing to get things done, Ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment, Ability to multi-task, Take responsibility in challenging situations, Capable of identifying gaps in policies and processes, Providing detailed feedback, Proven track record of taking individual ownership, Great team-player, Ability to analyze and move the team's metrics

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field, ICA, CAMS, or equivalent certification, 1-2 years experience in KYC/AML, financial crime, compliance, or a related field within the financial services industry, 1-2 years experience of leading small to medium sized teams, Ability to use analytics tools like, looker, superset, or other, Additional language skills are a plus

What You'll Do.

Oversee daily operations of KYC Analysts team

Conduct thorough 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

Design and manage development plans

Conduct career map check-ins

Make recommendations for promotions

Identify opportunities for process improvements

Collaborate with central functions

Collaborate with other operational teams

Provide guidance on complex cases

Provide guidance on high-risk cases

Act as direct point of contact for customers

Ensure performance targets are met

Ensure quality standards are met

Maintain focus on customer experience

Conduct one on one coaching sessions

Train team on operational topics

Maintain understanding of regulatory obligations

Maintain understanding of internal policies

Apply risk-based approach

Deter money laundering

Prevent financial crime

Understand root causes of problematic cases

Propose solutions to senior leadership

Ensure key performance indicators are met

Provide insights to stakeholders

Take accountability for delivering initiatives

Ensure team progress on goals

Collaborate closely with stakeholders

Ensure clear communication

Ensure coordination of actions

Communicate mindfully and professionally

Choose right formats and platforms

Convey message to wider audience

Document initiatives and reports

Ensure clear scope of initiatives

Implement quality assurance framework

Maintain quality assurance framework

Conduct regular checks of casework

Conduct regular reviews of casework

Ensure accuracy of casework

Ensure consistency of casework

Ensure adherence to policies

Ensure adherence to regulatory obligations

Provide targeted coaching

Provide constructive feedback

Drive continuous improvement

Analyse quality metrics

Identify trends in quality metrics

Address root causes of errors

Develop initiatives to enhance performance

Develop initiatives to mitigate risk

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Collaboration with central functions; Collaboration with operational teams; Stakeholder communication and coordination

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Clear articulation; Professional communication; Mindful communication

Process & Methodology

Initiative delivery, Goal setting

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). 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 direct point of contact

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