Wise
Financial Services
ComplianceSeniorSpecialist
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“Compliance Senior Specialist at Wise. Skills: Regulatory compliance, Risk management, Policy management, Horizon scanning. Own horizon scanning program. Establish metrics to assess effectiveness”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure Wise remains compliant; Embed compliance into everything
Industry & Context.
Research skills; Analytical skills
Willing to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Three or more years experience in compliance, risk, or legal role, Knowledge of money transmission regulations, Knowledge of consumer compliance regulations, Knowledge of compliance management systems, Knowledge of Financial crime regulations, Ability to synthesize complex regulatory updates, Ability to establish metrics, Experience working with internal cross-functional stakeholders, Experience communicating with external stakeholders, Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice to Have
Experience using regulatory intelligence platforms, Experience using GRC platforms, Professional certification, Experience with US regulatory frameworks, Experience with Canadian regulatory frameworks, Experience working with international teams, Understanding of global regulatory environment, Experience in a fintech company, Experience in a money service business, Experience in a regulated financial institution, Experience in a fast-paced internet company, Experience in a fast-paced technology company, Experience in a fast-paced financial services company
What You'll Do.
Own horizon scanning program
Establish metrics to assess effectiveness
Monitor regulatory changes
Provide data-driven analysis
Manage compliance documentation lifecycle
Track enforcement actions
Establish reporting metrics
Assess program effectiveness
Assess program coverage
Support impact assessments
Summarize information
Provide actionable data trends
Assist translating requirements
Assist policy lifecycle
Assist gathering information
Maintain reporting structures
Participate in special projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with cross-functional teams; Partner with product teams; Partner with operations teams; Partner with leadership teams; Work with internal teams; Work with auditors; Work with regulators
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Jira
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). We’re looking for a Compliance Senior Specialist to join our growing North America Regulatory Oversight Compliance team. In this role, you’ll be a key partner in managing our regulatory obligations, particularly as they relate to ongoing regulatory changes and policy management. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and lead our efforts in delivering regulatory change management, helping ensure Wise remains compliant as we scale. You’ll also help shape and evolve our second-line compliance framework, providing critical insights to product, operations, and leadership teams, and helping embed compliance into everything we do. If you're passionate about systems that make compliance smart, scalable, and transparent—and you’re excited to work at the intersection of tech and financial services regulation—we’d love to hear from you. Your mission: As a Compliance Senior Specialist, you will be on the front lines of a dynamic regulatory landscape, fully owning our horizon scanning program and establishing metrics to assess its ongoing effectiveness helping us understand what’s coming and ensuring our internal policies and controls are prepared for it. You will work closely with your team to monitor regulatory changes, provide insightful data-driven analysis to the business, and manage the lifecycle of our core compliance documentation. Your responsibilities will include: * Horizon Scanning & Regulatory Intellig
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