Financial Crime Operations Lead

Your mission:

• Coach and mentor the second line FinCrime Operations team to apply best practices on reviewing high risk customers and SARs
• Support the team in acting as final point of approval for all SARs before they are submitted to CTIF
• Support the AMLCO and FinCrime Oversight team on enquiries and projects relating to AML
• Create an independent oversight reporting logic that  keeps the AMLCO and the responsible leaders of Wise EU fully informed of current and emerging Financial Crime risks as they are reflected in reporting to the FIU
• Provide feedback to the first line teams on how to effectively adapt their controls to address EU specific Financial Crime risks
   

This role will give you the opportunity to: 

• ​​Choose your own path to success - this is a relatively new function  and the first that is responsible for deep diving into the world of SAR oversight
• Collaborate with bright Financial Crime Compliance people across the globe - making an impact not just in Europe but across the globe
• Lead a small but mighty team that supports you to continuously achieve your objectives.
• Learn and develop tremendously both technical compliance and personal skills.
   

A bit about you:

We are looking for someone that’s passionate about financial crime, fintech and building an incredible product that changes the financial lives of customers across the globe. You should have:

• Preferably some experience in liaising with a FIU
• Experience in assessing KYC and money laundering risk
• Excellent writing skills that helps our investigations come to life and supports the FIU in their fight against crime
• Comfortable with data and metrics, so that creating measurable metrics will come as second nature
• Experience in leading and coaching young professionals

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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