UK Financial Crime Compliance Assurance Manager

Wise; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a dynamic FinCrime Compliance Manager to join their growing team in London. This role offers the opportunity to lead and execute critical compliance monitoring and testing initiatives, ensuring the protection of customers and the company's reputation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior members, and contribute to the development of robust financial crime controls aligned with regulations. If you're passionate about making a difference in the fintech landscape and enjoy working in a diverse and inclusive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years in assurance reviews and issue validation in Compliance.
• Strong understanding of Financial Crime regulations and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee control reviews from scoping to reporting, ensuring quality.
• Lead monitoring activities over key FinCrime risks and prepare reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Financial Crime Regulations Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We’re looking for a driven, high-energy individual to join our new Group & UK FinCrime Compliance Monitoring & Testing (CMT) team as a Manager. In this role, you’ll collaborate with teams from Product, Operations, and Compliance to lead and execute global and UK-focused FinCrime monitoring & testing/assurance reviews that protect Wise and our customers from financial crime. You will also mentor junior team members, ensuring adherence to our methodologies and industry best practices, fostering a culture of excellence.

Your work will help maintain robust, scalable FinCrime controls aligned with global and local regulations. By working with cross-functional and regional stakeholders, you will play a vital role in safeguarding Wise’s customers, reputation, and operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities / Your Mission

1. Control Testing & Issue Validation: Oversee control reviews from Scoping to Reporting, ensuring quality and timeliness, and validate issues effectively.
2. Monitoring: Lead monitoring activities over key FinCrime risks, identify compliance gaps, and prepare reports for management.
3. Coaching & Development: Provide ongoing guidance and training to junior team members on methodologies, test scripts, and best practices.
4. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Operations, Product, Compliance, and Internal Audit to ensure effective review delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience: Over 5 years in assurance reviews, issue validation within Compliance, Financial Crime, Risk, or Audit, preferably in payments or fintech.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Financial Crime regulations, testing methodologies, and risk frameworks, especially UK and global compliance standards.
• Team & Quality Management: Experience managing a small team, prioritizing tasks, and coaching junior staff to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Skills: Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, capable of translating complex regulations into effective monitoring activities and engaging stakeholders.
• Travel: Based in London, willing to travel occasionally abroad (about once a quarter).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, or related fields; relevant certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA) preferred.

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our international team celebrates differences, and we believe diverse teams are our strength.

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