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 AML Investigations Head
Builds
Scalable AML investigation organization and automated risk tooling
Domain
Financial services / Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership (managing 200+ people), risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, operational scalability, cross-functional collaboration, audit governance, global strategy alignment
Preferred skills
Experience with automated investigative solutions, building high-performance cultures, handling complex cross-border cases
Technologies
Automated investigative solutions, risk tooling
Responsibilities
Lead a multi-layered AML organization of approximately 200 people; drive KPIs aligning with regional business objectives; act as primary lead for internal audits and regulatory exams; partner with Product and Engineering to architect automated investigative solutions; mentor Senior Team Leads and specialists; provide data-driven insights on regional risk profiles and emerging threats.
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership & operational oversight