Wise

Financial Services

ComplianceLead/CCOUSAssets

$185–275k ~AI est. New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Compliance Lead/ CCO US Assets at Wise. Skills: Broker-dealer compliance, Regulatory engagement, Compliance framework, Second line oversight. Serve as Chief Compliance Officer. Lead compliance framework design”

What You'll Achieve.

Enable compliant product launch; Enable compliant product growth

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Solutions-oriented; Structure to ambiguity

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12+ years relevant experience, Working knowledge FINRA SEC rules, Active FINRA Series 7, Active FINRA Series 24, Active FINRA Series 63, Experience leading regulatory engagement, Experience building broker-dealer compliance program, Understanding second line compliance oversight, Translate regulatory obligations, Experience advising product launches, Stakeholder management skills, Manage multiple priorities, Lead complex workstreams, Deliver outcomes in ambiguity, Demonstrated ability mentor others, Contribute build-out compliance model

Nice to Have

Canadian investment regulatory requirements a plus, Assets-related regulatory requirements a plus

What You'll Do.

Serve as Chief Compliance Officer

Lead compliance framework design

Implement compliance framework

Oversee compliance framework

Own broker-dealer compliance program

Provide 2LoD oversight

Lead regulatory engagement

Oversee state registration

Manage licensing program

Provide compliance advice

Provide compliance challenge

Build compliance readiness

Oversee compliance readiness

Lead compliance reporting

Develop monitoring processes

Oversee testing processes

Develop issue management processes

Oversee escalation processes

Build sustainable compliance coverage

Shape operating model

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partnering closely Legal; Partnering closely Product; Partnering closely Engineering; Partnering closely Banking; Partnering closely Operations; Partnering closely Customer Support; Partnering closely Financial Crime; Partnering closely senior leadership; Work with senior leadership; Work with regulators; Work with external counsel; Work with consultants; Work with cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Regulatory communications; Senior leadership reporting

Process & Methodology

Lead complex workstreams, Manage multiple priorities

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