Partner Risk Monitoring Specialist

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. As a Partner Risk Monitoring Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring that Wise adheres to regulatory and compliance requirements.

Your primary mission will be to monitor the compliance activity of Wise Platform partners, assessing that partners onboard customers to our platform according to their compliance policies, Wise’s requirements and these meet our regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing monitoring measures applicable to Wise Platform partners in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• Assess customers’ risks and apply risk-based approach methodologies
• Perform ongoing risk monitoring on complex and high-risk customers, document and provide thorough analysis on potential risks and apply appropriate mitigation measures
• Assess the customer’s potential reputational and financial crime risk to Wise from Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media perspective
• Escalate and report compliance concerns to Financial Crime Oversight and other compliance teams where necessary
• Communicate with other internal teams when required to handle escalated or complicated cases
• Provide guidance and responses to daily inquiries from peers, front-line and management regarding case analysis, when appropriate
• Maintain a high understanding of AML/CFT Regulations, KYC/B requirements and how these impact the business, as well as Wise products and Services
• Have a deep understanding of different business models, customer types, country risks and regulatory requirements across multiple geographies

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience, ideally in financial services, compliance roles or at a financial services regulator
• Expertise in compliance risk assessment and monitoring, ensuring thorough understanding and adherence to AML and CTF requirements
• Proven ability to manage risk and provide informed advisory services to enhance Wise’s compliance strategies
• Strong background in quality assurance, ensuring all due diligence documentation meets the necessary standards and is meticulously maintained
• Excellent skills in investigating client profiles and documenting findings clearly and accurately
• Demonstrated capability in effectively managing stakeholder relationships and maintaining resilience in a dynamic environment
• Comprehensive understanding of compliance controls and the ability to apply them effectively in monitoring and advisory processes
• Strong communication skills to convey compliance insights clearly and collaborate effectively with various teams
• Excellent verbal and written English skills (additional language skills are a plus) with the ability to clearly articulate your thoughts