Financial Crime Product Compliance & Risk Senior Manager

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.

The Product Compliance & Risk (PC&R) team sits at the centre of Wise’s product development function, supporting cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional compliant-by-design products for customers. We’re seeking a highly motivated, customer-centric individual to join our team in Sydney, to help take our Australia and New Zealand (AU/NZ) financial crime risk management program to the next level.

This hands-on role involves working closely with product teams globally and in APAC to ensure controls strike the right balance between meeting compliance requirements and maximising customer experience. Your mission is to enable product teams to launch new products, grow presence and manage compliance risks in AU/NZ through a deep understanding of financial crime risks and regulator expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Design and continuously improve products and controls, leveraging deep understanding of the Wise product, regulatory requirements, and financial crime risks.
• Manage financial crime risk, staying ahead of trends and regulatory agendas in AU/NZ, assessing and presenting risks quantitatively and qualitatively.
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses, define and scope actions to remediate gaps, and ensure implementation plans are executed.
• Represent Wise through external engagements such as audits and regulatory inspections.

This role gives you the opportunity to:

• Play a key role in owning and shaping Wise’s financial crime risk management program in AU/NZ.
• Grow hands-on fintech experience at full speed, with high levels of ownership and autonomy.
• Collaborate with amazing teams locally and globally to build state-of-the-art products.

Qualifications:

• Expert in financial crime compliance and risk management in AU/NZ, with 8+ years experience in financial services.
• High levels of ownership and autonomy, with ability to proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Problem-solving attitude, with ability to analyse complex regulatory and risk management frameworks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Legally authorised to work in Australia.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in fintech or similar fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in cross-border teams.
• Willingness to travel.