FinCrime Product Compliance Leader - AU/NZ

Wise; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise in Sydney is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead the AU/NZ financial crime risk management program. You will own regulatory-driven product controls, collaborate with product and risk teams globally, and drive remediation programs to balance compliance with customer experience.

The role requires deep knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions, and fraud, with 8+ years in financial services. You will interact with regulators and external auditors to ensure compliant‑by‑design products

Qualifications

• Expert in financial crime compliance and risk management in AU/NZ.
• Strong ability to translate regulations into actionable requirements.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and uplift Wise's financial crime products and controls with customer-centricity in mind.
• Lead quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and present findings to stakeholders.
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses and drive remediation with global teams.
• Represent Wise in audits and regulatory inspections and manage remediation plans.

Skills

financial crime compliance

regulatory analysis

communication & collaboration

Job description

Wise in Sydney is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead the AU/NZ financial crime risk management program. You will own regulatory-driven product controls, collaborate with product and risk teams globally, and drive remediation programs to balance compliance with customer experience.

The role requires deep knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions, and fraud, with 8+ years in financial services. You will interact with regulators and external auditors to ensure compliant‑by‑design products