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FinCrime Operations Team Lead - AML Investigations

Hyderabad, , IndiaFull-timeLeadSalary: Not disclosed
Posted Oct 27, 2026Deadline: Nov 27, 2026
Job SnapshotActively hiring
LocationHyderabad, , India
Job typeFull-time
SalaryNot disclosed
DeadlineNov 27, 2026

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What you'll own

Own the day‑to‑day AML investigation operations, including process design, task allocation, performance management, KPI tracking and ensuring investigators have the tools and documentation they need.

What they're looking for

A Hyderabad‑eligible candidate with proven AML investigation team‑lead experience, strong English communication, metric‑driven mindset and willingness to work rotational shifts.

Why this role matters

The role safeguards Wise’s compliance by detecting suspicious activity, directly supporting the mission of safe, border‑less money movement and protecting the company’s reputation.

Best suited to

A results‑focused leader who enjoys building and coaching teams, driving operational efficiency, and thriving in a fast‑paced, globally distributed fintech environment.

About this role

Company Description

Wise 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.

The opportunity

The opportunity

We’re looking for a FinCrime Operations Team Lead - AML Investigations to join our team in Hyderabad. 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 Hyderabad 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.

What you'll do

  • Have a strong ownership either over operational management and people leading or specific function within AML investigations domain
  • Develop 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 base
  • Developing and maintaining documentation of processes and projects within their area
  • Measure and work towards improving team KPIs and meeting SLA-s
  • Build, lead and develop AML operational team with a strong sense of community
  • Work 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 efficiencies

What they're looking for

About you

  • You’re eligible to work in Hyderabad
  • Team lead experience with AML Investigations knowledge
  • Excellent 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.
  • You are ok to work in rotational shifts and days.

Additional Information

Benefits & perks

  • 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

For 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.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

For 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.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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