We are looking for a capable AML Reporting Team Lead to help us to lead a team of suspicious activity reporting specialists in Tallinn. 

The role is a unique opportunity to join one of the fastest growing fintech companies in Europe and help millions of customers save money by using Wise, while contributing to fighting financial crime on a Global scale. 

Your mission:

 As an AML Reporting Team Lead you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a financial crime team, which is responsible for the reporting of suspicious activities. You will have ownership of making data-driven decisions, identifying  areas for improvement, seeking scalable solutions, mitigating risks and ensuring full compliance to the relevant regulations and legislations.

What you’ll get to do:

• Hire, lead, develop and manage a suspicious activity reporting team; 
• Measure your team's KPIs and manage capacity;
• Develop effective operational processes, task allocation; 
• Be accountable for quality assurance for AML reporting team, taking decisions within our policy framework;
• Understand and manage training for the team on our regulatory obligations and how our processes fulfill them; 
• Confidently represent the policies and processes to regulators and auditors upon need;
• Communicate with customers to handle escalated or complicated cases with strong customer empathy;
• Work with other teams in Wise  to ensure compliance with regulations and manage operational impact of changes with focus on operational efficiency and customer experience.;
• Identify compliance risk in operational procedures and contribute to implementing changes as needed.
• Other ad hoc duties that need to be done.

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent verbal & written English, any other languages are a plus;
• Previous team leading experience (preferably in an international business environment); 
• Previous experience in AML, fraud, internal controls, audit, law enforcement or investigating suspicious activity will be beneficial;
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and take responsibility in challenging situations;
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally;
• Great communication and presentation skills to support internal and external projects and audits;
• Good understanding of metrics and ability to analyse and move team’s performance;
• Target oriented and able to make data-based decisions
• Proven track record of taking individual ownership and responsibilities as well as being a great team-player. 

What do we offer: 

• Starting salary: 2,950.00 EUR gross per month
• Stock options in a profitable company
• Wellbeing support - You and your family have access to an Employee Assistance Program, where you’ll be able to speak to qualified counsellors for support on anything that matters to you
• 6 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise on top of annual leave
• National health insurance plan, with additional 3 health days per year, and sports allowance
• Volunteering day off
• Supportive and thorough onboarding program
• Company Restricted Stock Units
• Numerous great benefits in our Tallinn office 

Key benefits:

• Flexible working - whether it’s working from home, school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential and you’re trusted to do the right thing and be responsible
• Paid annual holiday, sick days, parental leave and other leave opportunities
• 6 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise on top of annual leave

If you're interested in the position, please apply for the latest by 6 November by submitting your CV and Cover Letter.

In your cover letter, please answer the following questions: 

• Why are you interested in joining Wise’s AML Reporting team
• What are your skills and experience that you would bring to the organisation
• In your own words, why is this role important to you and your motivation for the AML Team Lead role

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