FinCrime Compliance Manager

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

The role is positioned within Wise Europe’s Financial Crime Compliance Team, reporting into the AMLCO and working side-by-side with your colleagues who will be responsible for KYC, Sanctions screening and other domains. The objective of the role is to provide training and support advisory to the first line teams in our FinCrime departments, while maintaining strong oversight over our controls and processes to ensure Wise’s AML/CTF controls are robust and effective.

• Work with the AMLCO to ensure that the AM/CTF policies are understood and implemented in Wise Europe’s framework;

• Review and advise on all operational procedures related to transaction monitoring and suspicious activity controls.

• Plan and execute a training plan for AML/CTF to ensure first line operational teams understand and execute their tasks in line with expectations;

• Ensure AML/CTF risks are incorporated appropriately into Wise’s FinCrime risk management strategy, in line with Belgian and European standards and regulatory expectations;

• Provide advisory to first line teams in FinCrime on control changements and operational procedures;

• Suggest control improvements triggered by emerging financial crime risks in Europe

• Prepare reports to the AMLCO and senior management of Wise Europe on any material changes within your domain; 

• Where required, represent and explain Wise’s financial crime framework to external sources (i.e., local regulators, law enforcement etc).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in financial crime compliance, specifically in AML/CTF, preferably in a global organisation. You are able to promote risk-based decisions;

• Strong analytical and communication skills; : You feel comfortable challenging, defending and influencing the decisions of cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

• Ability to multi-task and take responsibility in challenging situations: You are able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Language: Fluent in English is mandatory. An ability to speak French or Dutch is recommended.

Additional Information

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're 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.

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