FinCrime Operations Team Lead - Screening

Wise
Hyderabad
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeINR 2,150,000 - 2,950,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 1-2 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Interpersonal skills","Organizational skills","Time management","Risk-based decision-making"]

Develop and oversee the daily operations of a team of FinCrime Operations Analysts or Specialists focused on sanctions, KYC/AML, fraud and screening. Lead people and performance, ensure adherence to regulations and internal policies, and drive operational efficiency through process and tooling improvements. Serve as a subject matter expert, provide guidance on complex high-risk cases, manage KPIs and quality reviews, and escalate incidents or control weaknesses to leadership.

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FinCrime Operations Team Lead - Screening

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Job Summary

Develop and oversee the daily operations of a team of FinCrime Operations Analysts or Specialists focused on sanctions, KYC/AML, fraud and screening. Lead people and performance, ensure adherence to regulations and internal policies, and drive operational efficiency through process and tooling improvements. Serve as a subject matter expert, provide guidance on complex high-risk cases, manage KPIs and quality reviews, and escalate incidents or control weaknesses to leadership.
Location: Hyderabad
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and oversee daily operations of a FinCrime Operations team, ensuring adherence to regulations, internal policies, and quality standards.
  • •Coach and develop analysts/specialists; provide feedback, run one-on-ones, conduct quality reviews, and manage performance issues with documented interventions.
  • •Lead performance management by measuring KPIs and quality, running team meetings, and driving improvements in decision accuracy and customer experience.
  • •Act as a subject matter expert in financial crime prevention (KYC/AML/Fraud/Screening), perform deep dives on root causes, and support process development.
  • •Manage escalations for tooling/processing incidents, high-risk customer issues, and control weaknesses, while coordinating with stakeholders and documenting initiatives.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: INR 2,150,000 - 2,950,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, producing clear, accurate reports and customer communications.
  • •At least 1-2 years of leading small to medium sized teams, preferably in operations.
  • •Good understanding of the regulatory framework around KYC/AML/Fraud/Risk and financial crime prevention.
  • •Familiarity with money laundering methods and other financial crime trends.
  • •Ability to operate risk-based decisioning under pressure while maintaining high quality and ownership of metrics.
Experience:1-2 yearsFinancial servicesFinancial crimeOperations
Education:Bachelor's in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field
Skills:CommunicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementRisk-based decision-making
Certifications:ICACAMS
Languages:English
Tech Stack:LookerSuperset

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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