CareerPlan

KYC Operations Team Lead - Deactivations

Hyderabad, inFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a newly formed team of senior analysts to investigate complex KYC cases, perform enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ensure regulatory compliance for Wise's financial ecosystem.

Role type

Senior Team Lead, KYC Operations (Deactivations)

Builds

A new function for enhanced due diligence and risk assessment within Wise's compliance framework.

Domain

Financial Services / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / KYC

Required skills

Team leadership, People management, Operational process design, Performance management, Subject matter expertise in KYC/FinCrime, Stakeholder management, Quality assurance, Risk assessment

Preferred skills

Experience building teams from scratch, High-pressure environment management

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead and coach a team of KYC analysts, design and manage team development plans, propose process improvements, act as a point of contact for complex customer escalations, implement quality assurance frameworks, and collaborate with stakeholders on operational strategy.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership