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Wise · 1 day ago

Compliance Lead

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Wise is a global technology company focused on improving the way money is moved and managed worldwide. They are seeking a Compliance Lead to oversee financial crime compliance in North America, responsible for mitigating financial crime risks and enhancing compliance systems and controls.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead a team of BSA professionals and work closely with our Product Compliance, FinCrime Operations, Product, Banking, and Legal teams

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

Provide advice and guidance to other teams and key stakeholders – regionally and globally, on BSA, AML/CTF and OFAC sanctions regulations as well as related Wise policies and procedures

Support in the development and maintenance of the compliance FinCrime oversight framework and our North America AML, Sanctions, and KYC policies

Prepare and deliver quarterly compliance reports to the board of directors of Wise US Inc. as well as contribute to group-level compliance reporting where required

Maintain employee training materials and standards, as well as deliver regular training to the Wise US Inc. board of directors

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

Represent fincrime compliance oversight both internally and externally to regulators, auditors and partners as required

Set and maintain SAR filing standards, leading the US SAR committee, providing feedback to our FinCEN Reporting Team

Contribute to the company’s Financial Crime Risk Assessment

Horizon scanning of new FinCrime regulatory developments and maintaining oversight of timely implementation of any required controls to meet these developments

Oversee Wise’s 314b program, US and Canadian law enforcement responses, and information sharing with partner banks

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

Mentoring, developing, and leading junior team members

Qualification

AML/BSA complianceFinancial crime regulationsRisk assessmentCertified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistTeam playerEffective communicationAttention to detailMentoring

Required

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

Demonstrable experience designing and challenging processes, ideally across multiple products

Ability to improve current practices and processes and apply different compliance strategies to develop compliance frameworks

Effective and concise communicator in both writing and speaking for both US and non-US audiences

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