AMLCO - Belgium

Wise Europe is seeking a Head of FinCrime / AMLCO (MLRO) to join its 2LOD Compliance team in Brussels. This role involves leading the Financial Crime Oversight team and ensuring effective mitigation of financial crime risks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the 2LOD Financial Crime team overseeing financial crime compliance for Wise Europe
• Implement the Belgian AML Law and related regulations across the EEA market
• Supervise Wise Europe's financial crime controls to ensure risks are considered in daily operations
• Develop and maintain the Financial Crime oversight framework
• Oversee approval of high-risk customers and Suspicious Activity Reports
• Prepare quarterly compliance reports to the Board of Directors of Wise Europe
• Engage externally with regulators, auditors, and partners

Team management:

• Lead a team of financial crime oversight staff
• Ensure the team's structure remains adequate
• Mentor and assist team members

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in AML/CTF compliance
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent English and French or Dutch
• Ability to travel to other offices as needed