Wise
Financial Technology
ComplianceLead(WisePlatform)
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“Compliance Lead (Wise Platform) at Wise. Skills: Financial crime compliance, Correspondent banking, Risk leadership. Lead evolution and growth of Wise Europe Platform compliance framework. Set and adapt standards for partner onboarding”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure Platform controls are compliant with Belgian and European standards; Ensure Platform controls are built to scale globally; Deliver products and partnerships at scale; Drive informed decision-making
Industry & Context.
Cut through complexity to make high-stakes decisions; Resolve friction points across the organisation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Significant experience (7+ years) in financial crime compliance, Proven track record of leading oversight for correspondent banking, BaaS, or complex platform products, Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale change projects and drive alignment toward a central mission across multiple functions, Deep technical knowledge of Belgian and European AML/CTF regulations, Confidence to defend risk approaches to senior leadership or regulators, Excellent communication able to distill complex data into clear, strategic narratives for executive leadership and external stakeholders, as well as more junior team members, A "coaching pro" mindset with experience in mentoring specialists and helping teams reach their full potential, Extensive experience working within Correspondent frameworks, including new partner onboarding, ongoing monitoring and new product launches
Nice to Have
Additional certifications such as ACAMS or ICA
What You'll Do.
Lead evolution and growth of Wise Europe Platform compliance framework
Set and adapt standards for partner onboarding
Ensure compliance framework aligns with industry standards
Provide expert challenge and support to first line teams
Defend Wise’s risk appetite and compliance standards
Act as strategic advisor to AMLCO
Resolve friction points across the organisation
Pre-empt compliance risks across Platform products
Construct and drive mitigation plans
Develop risk monitoring frameworks and KRIs
Communicate high-level insights to Wise Europe Board
Translate complex regulatory landscapes
Help wider compliance organisation deliver best work
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with product teams; Collaborate with risk teams; Engage with partners, regulators, and government bodies; Advise AMLCO and first line teams; Partner in development of risk monitoring frameworks; Communicate with Wise Europe Board, regulators, and external stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication; Distill complex data into clear, strategic narratives; Translate complex regulatory landscapes into transparent and effective narratives
Process & Methodology
Manage large-scale change projects
Full Job 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](https://wise.jobs/our-mission) and [what we offer](https://wise.jobs/what-we-offer). The Wise Platform - Compliance Lead is a strategic role responsible for the design, scalability, and execution of the European Wise Platform's financial crime compliance framework. You will act as a primary driver for how Wise integrates with global banks and enterprises, ensuring our expansion is balanced with a robust, world-class risk approach. Beyond oversight, you are a leader within the compliance function. You will cut through complexity to make high-stakes decisions, build momentum across multiple teams, and coach others to deliver exceptional results. Your goal is to ensure that our Platform controls are not only compliant with Belgian and European standards but are also built to scale globally. You must have extensive experience working within Correspondent frameworks, including new partner onboarding, ongoing monitoring and new product launches to be considered for this role. Please ensure this experience is clearly documented within your profile and / or cover letter. Key Responsibilities Strategic Oversight & Framework Development * Lead the evolution and growth of the Wise Europe Platform compliance framework. You will be responsible for setting and adapting standards for partner onboarding and ongoing monitoring, ensuring they are resilient to emerging risks and shifting regulatory expectations. * You ensure that as we scale, Wise Europe’s compliance framework remains in line with the highest indu
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