Compliance Senior Specialist

Wise is looking for a Senior Compliance Specialist to join the UAE Compliance team.  We work closely with teams across Wise (including first line operations, product, and banking teams) to provide guidance on financial crime controls (KYC, AML, Sanctions, Fraud) and regulatory compliance matters. Externally, Compliance is also responsible for representing Wise’s compliance program to stakeholders, such as regulators, law enforcement, and partner banks.

As a Senior Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the creation and management of a Compliance program that is driven by Wise’s mission for money without borders, transparency, and protecting customers. We are looking for someone with exceptional organizational and communication skills, prior compliance/risk/audit experience, an excitement and desire to learn, and someone who enjoys working as part of a team.

DUTIES

Regulatory Compliance:

Working with stakeholders to ensure UAE’s regulatory reports are filed accurately and on time. This will also include the opportunity to suggest and lead process changes which enhance accuracy, transparency and speed.

Log, analyse, share and track the completion of ad-hoc regulatory requests and notices

Conduct horizon scanning for the UAE, and share initial analysis with stakeholders

Financial Crime: 

Initial point-of-contact for financial crimes escalations and requests submitted from first line operations teams. Conduct initial information triage and assessment of escalations, contact relevant stakeholders and compliance officers for their approval, and track the progress of open escalations.

Respond to subpoenas and information requests sent to Wise by law enforcement and other financial institutions

Perform proactive and ad-hoc reviews of customer activity to detect previously unknown areas of risk.

Other Responsibilities: 

Assist with audits, regulatory exams, and partner due diligence including tracking the progress of state exams and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely responses.

Contribute to the development and delivery of compliance training for Wise employees and Board members.

Assist with the preparation of Governance material, such as metrics, and Board packs, papers and presentations

Assist with various compliance related initiatives and tasks, as needed, including gap remediations, updating internal policy library, risk assessments, and approval of new partners and products.

REQUIREMENTS

2-5 years of financial services compliance, risk or audit experience

Highly developed communication and writing skills

Ability to adapt to change and prioritise

Ability to work collaboratively across multiple team functions, cultures, and geographies 

Ability to identify and solve problems and inefficiencies

Self-starter and able to work independently

Exceptional organisational and time management skills

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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