Senior Compliance Lead, North America Assets

Wise; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise is scaling its Assets offering across North America and seeks a Lead Compliance Manager to provide senior compliance leadership for Wise US Assets Inc. and Wise Assets Canada Inc.

The role leads broker-dealer compliance, regulatory engagement, and governance across North America, partnering with Legal, Product, Engineering, Banking, Operations, and Financial Crime teams. You will own 2LoD oversight, licensing, and supervisory controls, while embedding regulatory requirements into product

Qualifications

• Deep broker-dealer regulatory knowledge and strong judgment.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, product-led environment.
• Experience building compliance frameworks from the ground up and engaging regulators.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Compliance Officer for the U.S. broker-dealer and oversee regulatory framework.
• Lead design and governance for FINRA-regulated broker-dealer and NA Assets.
• Provide 2LoD oversight of the U.S. broker-dealer program including controls and records.
• Lead regulatory engagement with FINRA, the SEC, and state regulators.
• Oversee state registrations and licensing for Wise US Assets Inc.
• Mentor team members and shape the North America operating model.

Skills

Broker-dealer regulatory knowledge

Regulatory engagement

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Product-led environment

Job description

Wise is scaling its Assets offering across North America and seeks a Lead Compliance Manager to provide senior compliance leadership for Wise US Assets Inc. and Wise Assets Canada Inc.

The role leads broker-dealer compliance, regulatory engagement, and governance across North America, partnering with Legal, Product, Engineering, Banking, Operations, and Financial Crime teams. You will own 2LoD oversight, licensing, and supervisory controls, while embedding regulatory requirements into product