Product Compliance Manager

About the role

This role is situated within the Global FinCrime Product Compliance and Risk team, serving as a crucial link between product innovation and regulatory obligations. You will play a key role in developing and enhancing Know Your Customer (KYC) initiatives for both consumer and business accounts, ensuring that our financial offerings adhere to compliance standards while providing an optimal user experience.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Spearhead the creation, development, and implementation of KYC controls tailored for our diverse global clientele.
• Improve customer onboarding processes and operational workflows to facilitate business expansion.
• Analyze performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of current controls and oversee testing initiatives.
• Collaborate with product teams to prioritize and enact enhancements to compliance controls.
• Develop and implement project plans to address issues identified in audits or assessments by third parties.
• Conduct regular assessments of compliance controls to ensure they meet changing regulations and industry benchmarks.
• Contribute to the annual financial crime risk evaluation by mapping and assessing existing controls.
• Support the introduction of new products by ensuring compliance considerations are integrated from the minimum viable product (MVP) phase.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in anti-money laundering (AML), particularly in KYC advisory and control mechanisms.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with product and engineering teams to establish financial crime prevention controls.
• Experience in automating processes related to financial crime compliance.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in data analysis.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills.
• Effective communication abilities, capable of articulating complex concepts to diverse teams.
• High integrity and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to navigate challenges and a proactive approach to questioning established processes.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent credentials.

Skills & tools

• Expertise in AML and KYC compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of financial crime risk management practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis techniques.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Experience in collaborating with product development teams.

Practical notes

• The role may require occasional travel as needed.
• Wise promotes an international and inclusive work environment focused on creating a borderless financial ecosystem.
• For more insights into the company's culture and mission, visit Wise.Jobs.

In this position, you will be instrumental in ensuring that Wise's financial products not only meet regulatory standards but also enhance the customer experience. Your work will directly impact the way we approach compliance in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, making it essential for you to stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.

You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, working closely with various departments to ensure that compliance measures are seamlessly integrated into product development processes. Your analytical skills will be put to use as you assess the effectiveness of existing controls and identify areas for improvement, ensuring that Wise remains at the forefront of compliance in the financial sector.

As a Product Compliance Manager, you will also play a vital role in supporting the launch of new products. This involves working from the initial stages of product development to ensure that compliance requirements are considered and integrated effectively. Your ability to communicate complex compliance issues clearly will be crucial in fostering collaboration between different teams.

In addition to your technical skills and experience, we are looking for someone who embodies the values of Wise. You should be adaptable, resilient, and willing to challenge the status quo to drive improvements in our compliance processes. Your high level of integrity and professional judgment will be essential as you navigate the complexities of financial regulations and work to protect both the company and our customers.

If you are about compliance and have a strong background in AML and KYC, we encourage you to apply for this . Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive financial system and help shape the future of financial compliance at Wise.