Fincrime Operations Senior Team Lead - Aml Investigations

Wise

São Paulo, Brazil
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Aml/cft regulations
Risk-based approach
Financial crime operations
** Wise is seeking a Fincrime Operations Senior Team Lead for their São Paulo office to oversee a team responsible for assessing and mitigating financial crime risks in accordance with AML/CFT regulations. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and operational management to ensure the team's performance aligns with Wise's mission of making money transfer easy and cost-effective. **

Job Summary

  • As a FinCrime Operations Senior Lead - LatAm, you will be responsible for developing and managing a team of Financial Crime Operations Team Leads and Specialists for specific SME areas.
  • You will support your team’s growth and independence through comprehensive training, mentoring, coaching, delegation, and recognition.
  • This is a hybrid position located in São Paulo, Brazil, and not fully remote (minimum 3 days at office).

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** Wise is seeking a Fincrime Operations Senior Team Lead for their São Paulo office to oversee a team responsible for assessing and mitigating financial crime risks in accordance with AML/CFT regulations. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and operational management to ensure the team's performance aligns with Wise's mission of making money transfer easy and cost-effective. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AML/CFT regulations
  • risk-based approach
  • financial crime operations
  • customer-focused processes
  • operational incident management
  • stakeholder management and communication

Nice-to-have

  • proactive problem-solving
  • growth mindset
  • continuous improvement
  • knowledge sharing
  • fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Key Requirements

  • 3-4 years of experience in KYC/AML, financial crime, compliance
  • At least 3 years of experience leading teams
  • Advanced understanding of regulatory framework
  • Familiar with money laundering methods
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field
  • ICA, CAMS, or equivalent certification

Work Rights

Eligible to work in Brazil

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