AML Team Lead

Wise
São Paulo
Workplace: HybridFull timeBRL 17,500 - 23,500 monthlyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 1-2 yearsSkills: ["Communication","People management","Conflict resolution","Process improvement","Stakeholder management"]

Lead daily financial crime operations for a team of KYC/AML/Fraud/Screening analysts or specialists, ensuring effective risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and strong customer outcomes. You’ll coach and develop team members, manage KPIs and quality reviews, support complex escalations, and continuously improve processes and tooling. Act as a subject matter expert on money laundering and financial crime trends while partnering with stakeholders to deliver compliant, efficient servicing.

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2 days ago

AML Team Lead

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Job Summary

Lead daily financial crime operations for a team of KYC/AML/Fraud/Screening analysts or specialists, ensuring effective risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and strong customer outcomes. You’ll coach and develop team members, manage KPIs and quality reviews, support complex escalations, and continuously improve processes and tooling. Act as a subject matter expert on money laundering and financial crime trends while partnering with stakeholders to deliver compliant, efficient servicing.
Location: São Paulo
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and oversee daily operations to mitigate financial crime risks while maintaining operational efficiency and customer-centric service.
  • •Lead and coach FinCrime Operations Analysts/Specialists, including performance feedback, development plans, and career check-ins.
  • •Ensure adherence to regulations and internal policies; guide the team on complex, high-risk cases and escalations.
  • •Measure and manage team and individual KPIs and quality standards through quality reviews and regular 1:1 coaching.
  • •Share expertise in financial crime prevention using a risk-based approach, support deep dives on root causes, and propose solutions to senior leadership.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: BRL 17,500 - 23,500 monthly
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalLife InsuranceParental LeaveLearning BudgetCommuter BenefitsGym MembershipPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •1-2 years leading small to medium teams, preferably in operations.
  • •Strong understanding of the regulatory framework for KYC/AML, Fraud, Risk, and financial crime prevention.
  • •Familiarity with money laundering methods and other financial crime trends.
  • •Ability to coach and build an environment using a risk-based approach to decision-making, including correcting course swiftly when needed.
  • •Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, producing clear, accurate, professional reporting.
Experience:1-2 yearsFinancial servicesFinancial crimeKYC/AMLFraudRisk
Skills:CommunicationPeople managementConflict resolutionProcess improvementStakeholder management
Certifications:ICACAMS
Languages:English

Company Brief

Wise
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a London-based fintech that provides low-cost international money transfers, multi-currency accounts and payment infrastructure for individuals and businesses worldwide.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2011
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