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# FinCrime Operations Team Lead - AML Investigations

Budapest, Hungary Full-time Manager or lead Operations 

Listed on Wise’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Wise’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wise/744000155724213-fincrime-operations-team-lead-aml-investigations)

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## Job description

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.

Your mission is to lead and support your team in identifying and analyzing suspicious payment patterns, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and fostering a strong sense of community within the team. As an AML Investigations Team Lead, your primary duties include building and developing your team, optimizing operational processes, and collaborating with other teams to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

Here’s how you’ll be contributing to the AML Investigations team: Leadership: 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.

### Performance and Operations

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.

### Team Development

Facilitate ongoing professional growth by setting personal development plans and leveraging available resources. Lead by example, establishing a team identity built on trust, high standards, and accountability. Recognize and celebrate team contributions, motivating and inspiring individuals to excel.

### Culture and Well-being

Foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture by exemplifying Wise’s values and supporting a healthy work-life balance. Regularly check in on the team's well-being, offering constructive feedback and navigating conflicts effectively. Build a work environment rooted in trust, respect, and inclusivity.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 3 days
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Wise’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wise/744000155724213-fincrime-operations-team-lead-aml-investigations)

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