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Regional Head of AML Investigations

Austin, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Strategic leadership of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations for a regional team of ~200 people, 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 function, automated investigative solutions, and regional risk governance frameworks

Domain

Financial Services / Fintech / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Financial Crime

Required skills

Strategic planning, team leadership (managing 5 Senior Team Leads and 20 Team Leads), risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, data-driven decision making, product collaboration, operational scalability, audit readiness, cross-functional alignment

Preferred skills

SQL data analysis, regulator liaison experience, product-led company background, professional AML certifications (e.g., CAMS)

Technologies

Automated investigative tools, risk tooling, data analytics platforms

Responsibilities

Define regional investigative strategy and govern standards; lead a multi-layered AML organization of ~200 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

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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