Risk Team Lead

Wise

Austin, United States
On-site
Correspondent banking risk mitigation
Aml/cft compliance
Risk appetite alignment
Develop and oversee the daily operations of a team of Risk Specialists responsible for mitigating risks associated with high-risk customers, with a specific emphasis on Correspondent Banking environments

Job Summary

  • Develop and oversee the daily operations of a team of Risk Specialists responsible for mitigating risks associated with high-risk customers, with a specific emphasis on Correspondent Banking environments.
  • Act as a leader who balances regulatory safety with operational speed and commercial impact, unblocking the team and commercial opportunities, architecting career development, and aligning daily tasks with Wise’s long-term mission.
  • Make high-stakes, calculated risk decisions and coach the team to develop the same level of professional judgment, while grasping the commercial impact of the team’s work and solving for friction while maintaining safety.

Matching Summary

Develop and oversee the daily operations of a team of Risk Specialists responsible for mitigating risks associated with high-risk customers, with a specific emphasis on Correspondent Banking environments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Correspondent Banking risk mitigation
  • AML/CFT compliance
  • Risk appetite alignment
  • Operational speed and commercial impact
  • Data proficiency for metrics
  • Calculated risk decisions

Nice-to-have

  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Ownership and accountability culture
  • Strategic de-escalation skills
  • Persuasive framing for stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 4+ years in financial crime/compliance
  • 1-2 years of leadership experience
  • Deep understanding of KYC/AML/CFT regulations
  • Proven problem-solving ability
  • Proficiency in using data for insights

Work Rights

Not specified

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