Operations Team Lead – FinCrime (AML Investigations)

1,200,000 – 1,560,000 Ft / month

Employer · Wise

Financial services managerDepartment managerLegal specialistFull-time

Budapest

We're looking for an AML Investigations Team Lead to join our team in Budapest. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise's mission by helping identify suspicious activity and ensuring Wise remains compliant. You will play a crucial role in advancing our mission of Money Without Borders by leading a team of investigators in Budapest and collaborating with a larger team distributed across five different offices worldwide.

Tasks

  • Build, lead, and develop a team of AML Investigators with a strong sense of community and shared purpose.
  • Empower your team by providing the necessary tools and training to excel in their roles.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, adapting your leadership style to meet the needs of your team members.
  • Measure and work towards improving team KPIs, ensuring the team meets performance metrics and regulatory standards.
  • Initiate and support operational process changes to enhance team performance and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with other leads, product teams, and developers to manage the operational impact of changes and identify opportunities for automation and improved customer experience.
  • Facilitate ongoing professional growth by setting personal development plans and leveraging available resources.

Conditions & benefits

Salary Range1.200.000 - 1.560.000 HUFRestricted Stock Units (RSU)Paid SabbaticalOther Benefits

Requirements

  • You're already located and legally authorised to work in Hungary (no visa support is provided for this role)
  • You have excellent written and spoken English skills, capable of communicating complex concepts clearly and effectively.
  • You have 2 years of experience in leading and developing teams in a similar role.
  • You possess strong knowledge in AML / FinCrime fields (previous experience in an AML team is desirable but not essential)
  • You have a good understanding of and ability to analyze and improve team metrics, while collaborating with specialists in different areas.
  • You have a proven track record of taking ownership and responsibility, as well as being a great team player.
  • You possess excellent communication and presentation skills to assist with internal and external projects and audits.

Posted Oct 21, 2026 · Updated 13 days ago · 0 views