Financial Crime Team Leader - APAC

Wirex; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company seeks a Financial Crime Team Leader in Singapore to manage a team focused on AML and fraud investigations. This role emphasizes leadership, operational excellence, and collaboration with global compliance stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave + public holidays

Paid charity day

Private medical insurance

Flexible working options

Annual training allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime investigations within fintech or crypto.
• Prior experience managing or coaching a team.
• Strong communication, organisation, and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the APAC financial crime investigations team.
• Review and file suspicious transaction reports (STRs).
• Support ongoing AML monitoring and EDD reviews.

Skills

Financial crime investigations

AML regulations

Team management

Communication skills

Education

CAMS, ICA or equivalent certification

Job description

We’re looking for our next Financial Crime leader to join us in Singapore as we continue to transform the future of finance.

ABOUT US

At Wirex, we do things differently. We were the first to launch a debit card that lets you spend crypto, we pioneered DeFi-powered savings for everyday users, and we created the world’s first crypto rewards programme. With 6 million+ users across 130 countries, we’re building a world where everyone can benefit from digital currency - quickly, securely, and without the high fees.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Financial Crime Team Leader for APAC, you’ll lead a team of analysts working on AML, fraud investigations, STR reporting, and enhanced due diligence across fiat and crypto transactions.

Reporting to the Financial Crime Operations Manager, you’ll
be responsible for coaching and motivating your team, enhancing operational workflows, and driving excellence in financial crime prevention.

You’ll need to be based in Singapore and comfortable working in a hybrid/remote-first environment with occasional office collaboration.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITES

• Leading the APAC financial crime investigations team.

• Reviewing and filing suspicious transaction reports (STRs)

• Supporting ongoing AML monitoring, EDD reviews, and internal assurance

• Providing MI reporting to senior stakeholders

• Developing your team and driving continuous improvement

• Collaborating with global compliance stakeholders

• Supporting training and awareness initiatives

KEY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Based in Singapore with full working rights

• Strong experience in financial crime investigations within fintech, payments or crypto

• Prior experience managing or coaching a team

• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and STR reporting

• Exceptional communication, organisation, and people skills

• CAMS, ICA or equivalent certification is a plus

We’re open to backgrounds - whether you’ve led a team in a startup environment, handled complex fraud cases in a payments firm, or guided junior analysts through ever-changing regulatory landscapes. If you're passionate about preventing financial crime and want to work in a well-supported leadership role, we want to hear from you.

BENEFITS

• Enhanced annual leave + public holidays

• Paid charity day

• Private medical insurance

• Flexible working options

• Annual training allowance

• Opportunity to grow your career at an innovative fintech

What to Expect in the Hiring Process

-Apply Now: Submit your CV in English.

-CV Screening: Our team will review your experience.

-HR Screening: A Teams Video call with a member of our TA Team.

-1st Stage Interview: Teams Video call with our hiring team.

-Assessment: Short task or test, (if applicable)

-Final Stage Interviews: Meet and Greet with our Senior Leadership
in our Singapore Office on 23rd and/or 24th July 2025.

What Next?

If you have the experience and the knowledge to be successful in thisFinancial Crime Team Leader - APACrole, get in touch, and let’s discuss this exciting next step in your career.

Please note the requirement to attend face to face interviews in Singapore on 23rd / 24th July
2025.