Financial Crime Team Leader (APAC)
WirexKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Posted January 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
We’re Wirex and we’re not like anyone else. Why? Because we always do things our way, before anyone else does them – like creating the first ever debit card that lets you pay with crypto, making it easier for ordinary people to access DeFi-powered savings and setting up the world’s first cryptocurrency rewards scheme.
Job Description
The Financial Crime Team Leader is a Malaysia-based role within Wirex’s Global Risk & Compliance function, responsible for leading and supervising a team of Financial Crime Analysts supporting AML/CFT and fraud controls across the APAC region.
Requirements
- Minimum Experience: Experienced
- Proven experience working within a FinTech, payments, or digital assets environment
- Strong and demonstrable experience in financial crime, AML/CFT, and fraud investigations
- Previous people leadership experience is essential
- Solid KYC, customer due diligence, and investigations background
Benefits
- Generous leave + Public Holidays
- Paid Charity Day
- Flexible working hours and remote working
- Company-provided equipment
- Annual training and development budget
- Extensive opportunity to grow your career at an innovative FinTech