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Wise · 6 days ago

Compliance Senior Manager- KYC

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Wise is a global technology company focused on improving the way people move and manage money. They are seeking a Senior Manager for their financial crime compliance oversight team in North America, responsible for mitigating financial crime risks and ensuring effective compliance with KYC and onboarding processes.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervision of our appropriate measures to ensure that Financial crime risks are taken into account in our day-to-day operations with a focus on KYC and onboarding risks

Provide advice and guidance to other teams and key stakeholders both regionally and globally, on BSA and AML/CTF regulations as well as related Wise policies and procedures for Wise US Inc and Wise Canada

Support in the development and maintenance of the compliance FinCrime oversight framework specifically on the KYC onboarding and ongoing CDD and EDD programs

Challenge first line teams on the development of controls and provide approvals on any control changes, new products or features

Represent fincrime compliance oversight both internally and externally to regulators, auditors and partners as required showcasing Wise’s strong oversight compliance framework

Ensuring that there is strong oversight of all compliance operations including AML, Fraud, Sanctions, KYC/CDD and EDD

Serve as a member of the US SAR committee, providing feedback to our FinCEN Reporting Team

Contribute to the company’s annual Financial Crime Risk Assessment for Wise US Inc

Horizon scanning of new FinCrime regulatory developments and maintaining oversight of implementation of such development which impact business activities

Proactively identifying key areas of risk and work with first line teams in the development of mitigation plans as needed

Qualification

US financial crime regulationsKYC processesAML/BSA complianceCertified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistRisk assessmentsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTeam player

Required

Expert in US financial crime regulations including the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, NY DFS Part 504

Experience working within the area of financial crime compliance preferably in a fast paced environment either at financial institution, fintech, money service business or as a consultant

Extensive experience working on KYC, EDD, and/or other customer due diligence processes

Demonstrable experience designing and challenging processes, ideally across multiple products

Solution oriented with a passion for improving current practices and processes

Ability to apply different compliance strategies to develop compliance frameworks

Comfortable and effective communicator in both writing and speaking

Ability to convey complex ideas effectively to both internal and external audiences

Sense of urgency and ability to work well under pressure, prioritizing, taking responsibility and working to tight deadlines

Meticulous attention to detail

Great people skills and ability to effectively and efficiently collaborate, build relationships with colleagues throughout the business and across the globe

Willingness to travel to other offices as required

Legally authorized to work in the US