Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their life easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere. More about our mission.

We are looking for a capable AML Reporting Team Lead to help us to lead a team of suspicious activity reporting specialists in Budapest.

The role is a unique opportunity to join one of the fastest growing fintech companies in Europe and help millions of customers save money by using Wise, while contributing to fighting financial crime on a global scale.

Your mission:

As an AML Reporting Team Lead you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a financial crime team, which is responsible for reporting suspicious activities. You will have ownership of making data-driven decisions, identifying areas for improvement, seeking scalable solutions, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance to the relevant regulations and legislations.

What you’ll get to do:

• Hire, lead, develop and manage a suspicious activity reporting team;

• Monitor and verify your team's KPIs and manage capacity;

• Develop effective operational processes and task allocation;

• Be accountable for quality assurance for AML reporting team, taking decisions within our policy framework;

• Understand and manage training for the team on our regulatory obligations and how our processes fulfil them;

• Confidently represent the policies and processes to regulators and auditors upon need;

• Communicate with customers to handle escalated or complicated cases with strong customer empathy;

• Work with other teams in Wise to ensure compliance with regulations and manage operational impact of changes with focus on operational efficiency and customer experience.;

• Identify compliance risk in operational procedures and contribute to implementing changes as needed;

• Other ad hoc duties that need to be done.

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent verbal & written English, any other languages are a plus;

• At least 2 years of previous team leading experience (preferably in an international business environment);

• Previous experience in AML, fraud, internal controls, audit, law enforcement or investigating suspicious activity will be beneficial;

• Ability to multitask, prioritise and take responsibility in challenging situations;

• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally;

• Great communication and presentation skills to support internal and external projects and audits;

• Good understanding of metrics and ability to analyse and move team’s performance;

• Target oriented and able to make data-based decisions

• Proven track record of taking individual ownership and responsibilities as well as being a great team-player;

• You are legally eligible to work in Hungary - we don't provide relocation or visa support for this role.

If this sounds like the beginning of a great new challenge for you, please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter in English by the end of the day on September 11th, 2024.

In your cover letter, please bring out what is your previous exposure to AML or FinCrime (if applicable), any leadership experience, why you would be a suitable candidate for this role and what is your motivation for joining our team.

Please note that an application without a cover letter will not be considered.

Hiring Process:

• Application review (including your cover letter answers)

• Homework

• Final interview

About the Role:

• Starting salary: 1,080,000 HUF gross/monthly

• Reports to: AML Senior Lead

• Start date: as soon as possible

• Numerous great benefits in our offices

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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