Wise

FinCrime Operations Team Lead - AML Investigations

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerWise
LocationKuala Lumpur, 59000, Malaysia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted14 days ago

We’re looking for an AML Investigations Team Lead to join our team in KL. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission by helping identify suspicious activity and through that keep Wise compliant. You personally can help us get closer to our mission of Money Without Borders! You will help us build a team in Kuala Lumpur and get to join a larger team distributed in 5 different offices around the world.

The AML Investigation Team Lead is a people lead with a mindset that allows them to lead and support team members and build effective operational processes. Our investigators' daily task is to analyse payment patterns and identify suspicious activity. Lead's responsibility is to make sure investigators have all the right tools to do that and we are doing it the most efficient way.

Duties and responsibilities:

Have a strong ownership either over operational management and people leading or specific function within AML investigations domain

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Develop effective operational processes, task allocation, training and performance management to deliver regulatory obligations, risk management, quality assurance and great customer experience with a tightly managed cost base

Developing and maintaining documentation of processes and projects within their area

Measure and work towards improving team KPIs and meeting SLA-s

Build, lead and develop AML operational team with a strong sense of community

Work with other leads, product team and compliance teams to manage operational impact of changes and identify opportunities to improve the customer experience, increase automation or improve operational efficiencies

You’re eligible to work in Kuala Lumpur

Either previous team lead experience or AML investigations experience

Excellent written and spoken English;

You have a good understanding of and ability to analyse and move team’s metrics, while assisting different area specialists;

You have proven track record of taking ownership and responsibilities as well as being a great team-player;

You have great communication and presentations skills to assist on internal and external projects and audits.

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.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

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