Fincrime Operations Senior Lead

Wise

São Paulo, Brazil
Hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office)
Financial crime operations
Aml/cft regulations
Risk-based approach
Wise is seeking a Fincrime Operations Senior Lead in São Paulo, Brazil, to lead a team focused on mitigating financial crime risks while adhering to AML/CFT regulations. The role involves strategic leadership, performance management, and operational oversight in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • You will be responsible for developing and managing a team of Financial Crime Operations Team Leads and Specialists for specific SME areas.
  • Your key objective is to ensure the effective assessment and mitigation of risks related to high-risk customers, while strictly adhering to AML/CFT regulations and aligning with Wise’s risk appetite and internal policies.
  • Wise offers RSU’s, flexible working, an annual self-development budget, health and dental allowance, life insurance, paid time off, sabbatical leave, parental leave, transportation vouchers, food and meal vouchers, and TotalPass access.

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Wise is seeking a Fincrime Operations Senior Lead in São Paulo, Brazil, to lead a team focused on mitigating financial crime risks while adhering to AML/CFT regulations. The role involves strategic leadership, performance management, and operational oversight in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial Crime Operations
  • AML/CFT regulations
  • risk-based approach
  • customer-focused processes
  • operational incident management
  • stakeholder management

Nice-to-have

  • growth mindset
  • proactive problem-solving
  • continuous improvement
  • data literacy
  • fast-paced 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
  • Eligible to work in Brazil

Work Rights

Eligible to work in Brazil

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