FinCrime Operations Training Lead - Sanctions

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.

• If you are interested in the position, please apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter in English.

• You’re eligible to work in Estonia (we cannot provide visa or residence permit sponsorship for this role)

• We will unfortunately be unable to progress with your application this time if you have applied for the same role within the last 6 months.

We're looking for a FinCrime Training Team Lead who can manage a team of training specialists and create effective training programs for our Sanctions team. You should be good at finding training gaps, building learning solutions, and working with others to improve how our teams learn and perform

Responsibilities include:

• Team Leadership - Lead by example to drive a customer-focused mindset and foster a high-performance culture based on ownership, accountability, and continuous learning while unifying your team behind shared FinCrime goals

• People Management - Coach and develop Training Specialists at all experience levels, provide regular constructive feedback, manage performance issues decisively, and conduct career development discussions

• Operational Management - Oversee the complete training program lifecycle from design to delivery, maintain training libraries, measure efficiency and quality outcomes, and manage administrative tasks like scheduling and documentation

• Performance Management - Define and track training KPIs including learner comprehension and speed-to-competency, conduct regular one-on-one coaching sessions, and address underperformance through constructive development plans

• Stakeholder Management and Communication - Engage with diverse stakeholders to understand training needs, communicate progress through data-driven reports, navigate complex conversations, and proactively raise issues through established channels

• Develop and Maintain Reporting Governance - Establish governance frameworks for training programs, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain comprehensive documentation, and regularly refresh materials to reflect current processes

• Project Management - Lead training-related projects from initiation to completion, prioritize tasks, maintain clear documentation, delegate appropriately, and communicate measurable impact to the organization

• Utilize Insights for Improvement - Use data from reports and analysis to continuously improve training programs and ensure evaluation data supports evolving team goals

• Oversee Training Effectiveness - Ensure quality delivery through diverse learning approaches, scale training globally as operations expand, and align all programs with industry best practices and regional requirements

• Planning and Execution - Develop training plans aligned with organizational objectives, measure team effectiveness, and maintain a clear training strategy connected to wider business goals

• Facilitate Key Training Sessions - Personally deliver high-impact training sessions and programs for senior team members to maintain facilitation skills and identify emerging training needs

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to produce clear, concise, accurate, and professional reports, summaries, and customer communications. Additional languages are a plus.

• Experience in Learning & Development. We also value experience in Education, Teaching, Adult Learning Program Design, or a background in complex operational roles with a demonstrated capability in curriculum development, formal instruction, coaching, or mentoring.

• At least 1-2 years of running projects and/or small to medium sized teams

• Good understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding (sanctions) screening and financial crime risk and prevention.

• You are familiar with money laundering methods and other financial crime trends.

• You can build an environment where your team is incentivised to make decisions and apply a risk-based approach to their work.

• You are punctual, independent, proactive and willing to get things done.

• Ability to recognise and proactively resolve recurring issues and streamline processes while working collaboratively with business departments and stakeholders.

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational skills, great time management, and ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment.

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.

• In-depth knowledge of Learning & Development industry standards and best practices is necessary.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify gaps, and improvement opportunities in training delivery, processes and systems.

• Proficient in using data for performance assessment and problem solving.

What would be an additional bonus:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field

• Certifications: ICA, CAMS, or equivalent certification (EDD/AML/Fraud/Sanctions/Risk/Compliance focused)

• Work experience in screening, KYC/AML, financial crime, compliance, or a related field within the financial services industry.

• Ability to use analytics tools like Looker, Superset, or other similar platforms.

Role Timeline:

This position remains open until we have identified sufficient strong candidates.

When to expect a response:

We aim to respond to all applicants as quickly as possible. However there may be some delays. Here are our expected review timeframes:

• CV & Cover Letter Review - 2 working days
• Take Home Assignment - 5 working days
• First Interview - 5 working days
• Final Interview - 5 working days

Benefits:

• Starting Salary: 3150 EUR gross per month
• Stock 
• Paid Sabbatical
• Other Benefits

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.

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