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Compliance Lead
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Wise
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. 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.
Job Description
Lead a team of BSA professionals and work closely with our Product Compliance, FinCrime Operations, Product, Banking, and Legal teams
Ensuring there is strong oversight of all compliance operations including AML, Fraud, Sanctions, KYC/CDD and EDD
Provide advice and guidance to other teams and key stakeholders – regionally and globally, on BSA, AML/CTF and OFAC sanctions regulations as well as related Wise policies and procedures
Support in the development and maintenance of the compliance FinCrime oversight framework and our North America AML, Sanctions, and KYC policies
Prepare and deliver quarterly compliance reports to the board of directors of Wise US Inc. as well as contribute to group-level compliance reporting where required.
Maintain employee training materials and standards, as well as deliver regular training to the Wise US Inc. board of directors
Challenge first line teams on the development of controls and provide approvals on any control changes , new products, features, or business partnerships
Represent fincrime compliance oversight both internally and externally to regulators, auditors and partners as required
Set and maintain SAR filing standards, leading the US SAR committee, providing feedback to our FinCEN Reporting Team
Contribute to the company’s Financial Crime Risk Assessment
Horizon scanning of new FinCrime regulatory developments and maintaining oversight of timely implementation of any required controls to meet these developments
Oversee Wise’s 314b program, US and Canadian law enforcement responses, and information sharing with partner banks
Proactively identifying key areas of risk and work with first line teams to in the development of mitigation plans
Mentoring, developing, and leading junior team members
Qualifications
Expert in US financial crime regulations including the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, NY DFS Part 504, and may be currently working or have worked within the area of financial crime compliance preferably in a fast paced environment either in-house or as a consultant.
Demonstrable experience designing and challenging processes, ideally across multiple products. You have thought deeply about the Wise mission and how it intersects with compliance.
Get a kick out of improving current practices and processes and can apply different compliance strategies to develop compliance frameworks.
Effective and concise communicator in both writing and speaking for both US and non-US audiences. You can convey complex ideas effectively to both internal and external audiences.
Sense of urgency and an ability to work well under pressure, prioritising, taking responsibility and working to tight deadlines with the capability to handle multiple projects at one time.
Meticulous attention to detail and if you’ve skimmed through without reading this bullet point, we are sure a bank would love to have you.
Great people skills and can effectively and efficiently collaborate, build relationships with colleagues throughout the business and across the globe.
Must already be legally authorized to work in the US, we cannot provide Visas for this role
Hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office based on task requirements. We remain office-first for tasks requiring a high degree of collaboration.
Nice to Haves
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certification as a Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), or similar.
Experience with conducting risk assessments
Experience conducting QA/QC on SARs
Experience filing SARs or OFAC reports electronically
Experience with training/mentoring junior team members
For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We are proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers. If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Compliance Lead
role at
Wise
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. 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.
Job Description
Lead a team of BSA professionals and work closely with our Product Compliance, FinCrime Operations, Product, Banking, and Legal teams
Ensuring there is strong oversight of all compliance operations including AML, Fraud, Sanctions, KYC/CDD and EDD
Provide advice and guidance to other teams and key stakeholders – regionally and globally, on BSA, AML/CTF and OFAC sanctions regulations as well as related Wise policies and procedures
Support in the development and maintenance of the compliance FinCrime oversight framework and our North America AML, Sanctions, and KYC policies
Prepare and deliver quarterly compliance reports to the board of directors of Wise US Inc. as well as contribute to group-level compliance reporting where required.
Maintain employee training materials and standards, as well as deliver regular training to the Wise US Inc. board of directors
Challenge first line teams on the development of controls and provide approvals on any control changes , new products, features, or business partnerships
Represent fincrime compliance oversight both internally and externally to regulators, auditors and partners as required
Set and maintain SAR filing standards, leading the US SAR committee, providing feedback to our FinCEN Reporting Team
Contribute to the company’s Financial Crime Risk Assessment
Horizon scanning of new FinCrime regulatory developments and maintaining oversight of timely implementation of any required controls to meet these developments
Oversee Wise’s 314b program, US and Canadian law enforcement responses, and information sharing with partner banks
Proactively identifying key areas of risk and work with first line teams to in the development of mitigation plans
Mentoring, developing, and leading junior team members
Qualifications
Expert in US financial crime regulations including the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, NY DFS Part 504, and may be currently working or have worked within the area of financial crime compliance preferably in a fast paced environment either in-house or as a consultant.
Demonstrable experience designing and challenging processes, ideally across multiple products. You have thought deeply about the Wise mission and how it intersects with compliance.
Get a kick out of improving current practices and processes and can apply different compliance strategies to develop compliance frameworks.
Effective and concise communicator in both writing and speaking for both US and non-US audiences. You can convey complex ideas effectively to both internal and external audiences.
Sense of urgency and an ability to work well under pressure, prioritising, taking responsibility and working to tight deadlines with the capability to handle multiple projects at one time.
Meticulous attention to detail and if you’ve skimmed through without reading this bullet point, we are sure a bank would love to have you.
Great people skills and can effectively and efficiently collaborate, build relationships with colleagues throughout the business and across the globe.
Must already be legally authorized to work in the US, we cannot provide Visas for this role
Hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office based on task requirements. We remain office-first for tasks requiring a high degree of collaboration.
Nice to Haves
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certification as a Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), or similar.
Experience with conducting risk assessments
Experience conducting QA/QC on SARs
Experience filing SARs or OFAC reports electronically
Experience with training/mentoring junior team members
For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We are proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers. If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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