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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Malaysia Country Manager

Wise Kuala Lumpur Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

Wise is seeking an experienced Country Manager to lead its business in Malaysia. The successful candidate will be responsible for Wise's overall success in the country, enabling Malaysian customers to experience the best way to move and manage their money across borders.

The role involves growing the business through go-to-market strategies, improving and expanding product offerings, and enhancing customer experience. The Country Manager will report to the Head of Southeast Asia Expansion and will be responsible for regulatory compliance, risk management, and governance of Wise's Malaysia subsidiaries.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Risk, Compliance & Subsidiary Governance
  • Entity Governance & Board Management
  • Regulatory Compliance Oversight
  • Corporate Structure Strategy
  • Regulator Relationships
  • Operational Resiliency
  • Operational Leadership
  • Commercial Growth & Product Delivery
  • Financial Partner & SLA Management
  • Licensing Strategy & Acquisition
  • Product Prioritisation & Execution
  • Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy
  • Customer Experience Optimisation
  • Brand Advocacy & Public Relations
  • Office Leadership & Culture

The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience in Malaysia payments, fintech, or related industries, with a proven track record of directly liaising with regulatory bodies and navigating license applications.

Benefits include flexible working arrangements, paid annual holiday, sick days, parental leave, and a 6-week paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • experience in Malaysia payments, fintech or related industries
  • direct experience in customer / revenue growth and market / product level ownership
  • proven track record of directly liaising with the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) or other regulatory bodies

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wise/744000143065996-malaysia-country-manager

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