Risk 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

In this role as a Risk Manager in Wise’s second line Risk Management Team, you will be a key player in managing the day-to-day operations of Wise's GRC tool. If you are tech-savvy, customer outcome focused, detail-oriented, and skilled in handling large datasets while working under pressure, this role is an exciting opportunity.

What you’ll be doing: 

• GRC Product Owner: You will oversee the daily operations of a module within Wise’s GRC tool. Ensuring it is fit for purpose, optimised and streamlined to suit stakeholder needs

• GRC Tool Improvement: Ingest stakeholder feedback to improve and streamline technical processes. Including ideation, feasibility analysis, AB Testing and roll-out of iterative improvements

• Data Analysis/Visualization: Read, manipulate, and analyse large sets of data to support risk management activities. Leverage advanced data visualisation tools to drive insights

• Documentation and Reporting: Generate regular reports and documentation on risk management activities, findings, and recommendations

• Training and Development: Develop and deliver training sessions for team members and stakeholders on the GRC tool and best practices in managing it

 What you’ll bring:

• Tech Savvy: Demonstrated proficiency with technology, particularly in managing GRC tools and advanced data analysis

• Customer Outcome Focused: identifying problems stakeholders face and come up with solutions to solve these problems

• Problem-Solving: Critical thinking skills to independently solve complex problems using data

• Positive Attitude: A positive attitude with a thirst to learn new things and get work done! Ability to pick up tasks independently and run with them with some guidance

• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling data and tasks

• Basic Risk Knowledge: Understanding of fundamental and basic risk management concepts and practices

• Analytical Skills: Experience in reading and manipulating large datasets; Excel proficiency is required, and familiarity with advanced data visualisation tools (e.g., Looker, Power BI) is preferred

• Workload Management: Proven ability to manage workload efficiently, especially with varying and conflicting deadlines
  

It would be ideal but not essential if you had:

• Experience: Previous experience working with a GRC tool and/or databases

• Skills: Previous experience with visualisation tools and basic ability with SQL
  

This role is perfect for someone who is tech-savvy, highly competent, and ready to contribute to Wise’s mission by ensuring robust and efficient risk management processes through adept handling of our GRC tool. If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

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Salary £65000 - £85000

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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