Wise
Financial Services
HeadofKYCOperations-APAC
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“Head of KYC Operations - APAC at Wise. Skills: KYC Operations, Compliance, Team leadership, Process optimization. Lead KYC Operations Function organization. Ensure compliance”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet operational targets; Meet quality targets; Achieve organizational mission; Enhance performance; Drive project outcomes
Industry & Context.
Identify and address gaps; Analyze team metrics; Implement initiatives
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years in Operations, 8+ years leadership experience, Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills, Proficient in advanced analytics tools, Expertise in multi-tasking, Proven ability to identify and address gaps in policies and processes
Nice to Have
Proficiency in additional languages
What You'll Do.
Lead KYC Operations Function organization
Provide instant service
Lead team of Area Leads
Drive strategic direction
Drive operational excellence
Set strategic objectives
Execute strategic objectives
Build high-performing teams
Meet operational targets
Oversee 150+ employees
Ensure organizational mission achievement
Align operational strategies with business goals
Ensure top-notch delivery in Quality
Ensure top-notch delivery in Compliance
Ensure top-notch delivery in Speed
Ensure top-notch delivery in Cost
Lead design of vision for team
Lead design of strategy for team
Make processes more compliant
Make processes faster
Make processes better
Make processes more scalable
Build robust customer onboarding program
Build compliant customer onboarding program
Build support systems for processes
Build metrics for processes
Build targets for processes
Build governance for processes
Optimize onboarding experience
Transform fight against financial crime
Fulfill regulatory obligations
Drive improvement initiatives
Manage efficient process
Provide effective risk management
Provide effective control
Manage 3rd party services
Optimize outsourced vendors
Align on risk appetites
Align on capabilities
Support business growth
Ensure right organization is in place
Ensure right leaders are in place
Build people strategy
Revamp People management processes
Provide high level reporting
Set developmental objectives for team
Work closely with Product teams
Deliver KYC experiences
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Wise teams; Wise Product; Compliance teams; Risk teams; People Operations team; Product teams
Communication Scope
Articulate complex concepts
Process & Methodology
Strategic planning, Performance management
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). Your mission Your mission is to lead the KYC Operations Function organization to Ensure its Compliance and Provide Instant Service with best-in-class Quality. And to do this in a scalable, cost-efficient manner, working in partnership with other Wise teams and functions, most prominently with Wise Product and Compliance. What you’ll be doing In this role, you will lead a team of Area Leads and their functional areas to drive strategic direction and operational excellence. You are responsible for setting and executing strategic objectives, building high-performing teams, and ensuring they meet operational and quality targets. The role usually involves overseeing 150+ employees across multiple locations both Internally and Outsourced, ensuring achieving the organization's mission, and aligning operational strategies with business goals You will need to ensure the top-notch delivery in your team’s Quality, Compliance, Speed and Cost of Operations. Some examples of your Success metrics might include but not be limited to: * For the Customers: Quality of KYC Function processes (false positive and negatives), Resolution of customer-facing cases, Response SLA, KYC-related appeals upheld * For Wise: False Positives, False Negatives, Customer Attrition during onboarding, Handling Time, Risk Indicators, Cost per Contact * For Wisers: Engagement Score, Attrition, Rewards A few ways in which you’ll contribute to Wise’s succ
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