Regional AML Investigations Leader

Wise group; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise seeks a Regional Lead of AML Investigations to define and execute the regional AML strategy, oversee a large, multi-layered team, and partner with regional executives to ensure compliant, scalable operations.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, proactive risk management, and collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Global Compliance to align regional goals with Wise's global standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AML leadership roles
• 10+ years in financial crime/operations
• Strategic partnering with data-driven decision making
• Experience leading large, matrixed teams

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional product, compliance, and operations leaders to define regional AML strategy.
• Lead an organization of ~200 people with multiple senior leads to deliver high-volume investigations.
• Drive KPI delivery and alignment with regional business objectives and global AML plans.
• Ensure regulatory examinations are managed with a transparent governance framework.

Job description

Wise seeks a Regional Lead of AML Investigations to define and execute the regional AML strategy, oversee a large, multi-layered team, and partner with regional executives to ensure compliant, scalable operations.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, proactive risk management, and collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Global Compliance to align regional goals with Wise's global standards.