Lead Product Manager - AI-Driven Financial Crime Controls

Wise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise is seeking a senior product/controls leader to own KYC/CDD/EDD controls across Europe and the UK. You will partner with engineering to design, ship end-to-end controls, and measure effectiveness with KRIs.

The role emphasizes reducing manual reviews through AI and automation while maintaining regulatory compliance. You will influence cross-functional teams, translate regulatory requirements into practical controls, and ensure controls scale with Wise's international growth.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering product and risk controls in a heavily regulated fintech or payments environment.
• Familiarity with KYC/CDD/EDD requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Strong ability to analyse large data sets and prove control effectiveness.
• Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap for KYC/CDD/EDD controls across Europe and the UK from discovery to launch.
• Define KRIs, investigate trends, and identify root causes to prioritise improvements.
• Translate regulatory findings into measurable, well-governed controls with evidence.
• Bring improvements from Global teams to Europe/UK and adapt where needed.
• Build controls embedded in new launches, reducing manual reviews through AI and automation.
• Influence and align cross-functional teams to deliver robust control solutions.

Skills

Product management

Regulatory frameworks

KYC/CDD/EDD

Cross-functional collaboration

SQL knowledge

Analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQL

Job description

Wise is seeking a senior product/controls leader to own KYC/CDD/EDD controls across Europe and the UK. You will partner with engineering to design, ship end-to-end controls, and measure effectiveness with KRIs.

The role emphasizes reducing manual reviews through AI and automation while maintaining regulatory compliance. You will influence cross-functional teams, translate regulatory requirements into practical controls, and ensure controls scale with Wise's international growth.