Wise Platform Senior Manager- Financial Crime

Wise; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise is seeking a FinCrime Product Compliance Senior Manager to enhance their global compliance efforts. This role involves developing processes for risk management and collaborating with various teams to ensure regulatory compliance while fostering growth across the Wise Platform.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance within Financial Services.
• Experience in Correspondent Banking, Third Party Payments (3PP), capable of enhancing controls.
• Interest in working within a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable processes to manage financial crime risks across various products.
• Collaborate with product teams to define controls and interpret regulations.
• Engage in business development discussions to ensure compliance while enabling growth.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Job description

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. We aim for minimum fees, maximum ease, and full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money internationally, 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 help create an entirely new network for the world's money.

For everyone, everywhere.

Job Description

At Wise, we believe that those closest to risks are best positioned to identify and address them. We’re looking for a FinCrime Product Compliance Senior Manager to support our Wise Platform Product team as they launch and scale Wise Platform globally.

Our product is designed for other financial institutions or businesses that need access to payments to operate and support their customers.

Your main focus will be developing scalable processes to identify and manage financial crime risks across various product types, markets, and integrations worldwide. You will also engage in business development discussions to ensure compliance while enabling growth.

Your mission:

• Collaborate with product teams to define controls and interpret regulations to ensure all new Wise Platform products have appropriate financial crime controls.
• Monitor emerging typologies and regulatory requirements globally and implement changes as needed, with support from the 2nd Line of Defense.
• Understand Wise FinCrime controls and work with both the Wise Platform and Global FinCrime teams to make necessary adjustments.
• Communicate with partners about our compliance program and expectations, incorporating feedback into internal processes.
• Identify challenges to regulatory permissions and work to obtain new licenses to facilitate growth.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance within Financial Services, especially in advisory, control design, or development.
• Experience in areas like Correspondent Banking, Third Party Payments (3PP), Marketplaces, or Transactional Banking is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with experience in project management and control enhancements.
• Problem-solving mindset, capable of using regulations and data to drive business decisions.
• Interest or experience in working within a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, as Wise offices are located across different countries.
• Legally authorized to work in the UK.

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that diverse teams are our strength. We celebrate our differences and aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, empowered, and able to grow their careers.

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