Regional Head of AML Investigations - Americas

The Regional Head of AML Investigations - Americas at Wise is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and operational excellence of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations across the Americas. This position serves as a critical strategic partner to regional executives, ensuring that AML operations align with Wise's mission to provide seamless and secure financial services globally.

Key responsibilities include leading a multi-layered AML organization of approximately 170 team members, including 3 Senior Team Leads and 13 Team Leads. The role involves optimizing workflows for both high-volume efficiency and in-depth quality, proactively identifying emerging financial crime trends, and implementing investigative strategies to protect the platform. Additionally, the Regional Head will act as a trusted advisor to Regional Product teams, Compliance officers, and Business Operations, providing data-driven insights into regional risk profiles and investigative performance.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within AML, Financial Crime, or Risk Operations, preferably in a fast-growing fintech or global financial institution. Extensive experience, typically over 10 years, in operations related to KYC/AML, financial crime, compliance, or related fields within the financial services industry is essential. The candidate should demonstrate a proven ability to identify improvement opportunities, drive them through to delivery, and provide data-backed evidence of successful deployments.

Wise offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, fostering a culture of curiosity and integrity. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their roles, with opportunities for professional growth and development. The company values diversity and is committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.