Regional Head of AML Investigations
Core
Strategic leadership of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations, serving as a critical partner to regional executives to ensure financial integrity and operational excellence for Wise customers.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Regional Head of AML Investigations)
Builds
Scalable AML investigation platform and automated risk tooling for a global money transfer service
Domain
Financial services / Anti-Money Laundering / Financial Crime
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership (managing 170+ staff), risk mitigation, regulatory governance, stakeholder management, operational scalability, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
ABT1/ABT2 certifications, experience with automated investigative solutions
Technologies
Automated investigative solutions, risk tooling
Responsibilities
Define regional investigative strategy and govern standards; lead a multi-layered AML organization of ~170 people; drive KPIs aligning with regional business objectives; build high-performance teams and mentor leads; partner with Product and Engineering to architect automated solutions; act as primary lead for internal audits and regulatory exams; align regional initiatives with global AML strategy