FinCrime Operations Team Lead - AML Investigations
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFull-timePosted Jul 21, 2026
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FinCrime Operations Team Lead - AML InvestigationsFull-time Compensation: up to MYR 10600 - monthlyCompany DescriptionWise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.More about our mission and what we offer.Job DescriptionWe’re looking for an AML Investigations Team Lead to join our team in KL. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission by helping identify suspicious activity and through that keep Wise compliant. You personally can help us get closer to our mission of Money Without Borders! You will help us build a team in Kuala Lumpur and get to join a larger team distributed in 5 different offices around the world.The AML Investigation Team Lead is a people lead with a mindset that allows them to lead and support team members and build effective operational processes. Our investigators' daily task is to analyse payment patterns and identify suspicious activity. Lead's responsibility is to make sure investigators have all the right tools to do that and we are doing it the most efficient way.Duties and responsibilities:Have a strong ownership either over operational management and people leading or specific function within AML investigations domainDevelop effective operational processes, task allocation, training and performance management to deliver regulatory obligations, risk management, quality assurance and great customer experience with a tightly managed cost baseDeveloping and maintaining documentation of processes and projects within their areaMeasure and work towards improving team KPIs and meeting SLA-sBuild, lead and develop AML operational team with a strong sense of communityWork with other leads, product team and compliance teams to manage operational impact of changes and identify opportunities to improve the customer experience, increase automation or improve operational efficienciesQualificationsYou’re eligible to work in Kuala LumpurEither previous team lead experience or AML investigations experienceExcellent written and spoken English;You have a good understanding of and ability to analyse and move team’s metrics, while assisting different area specialists;You have proven track record of taking ownership and responsibilities as well as being a great team-player;You have great communication and presentations skills to assist on internal and external projects and audits. Additional InformationFor everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
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