Compliance Officer at Wise

Hong Kong

Wise Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge and experience in fincrime compliance (KYC, AML, Sanctions, Fraud)
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Excitement and desire to learn
  • Ability to work on-site in Hong Kong (full-time)

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee compliance with Hong Kong Financial Crime obligations, including mapping of controls and monitoring/assurance activities
  • Assist in the update and maintenance of local policies, procedures, and controls in compliance with local laws and regulations
  • Collaborate on horizon scanning by documenting regulation updates, emerging typologies/threats, and external process changes, and communicate to relevant teams/stakeholders
  • Build and maintain relationships with 1LOD FCC & KYC Operations colleagues to oversee key processes, SLAs, QA, emerging risks, resource challenges, program changes, incidents, and mitigation plans
  • Respond to financial crime escalations and requests from 1LOD, Product, and Partnership teams
  • Provide guidance and challenge to 1LOD teams on developing financial crime controls and new products/features to ensure effectiveness and compliance
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to collaborate on quarterly and annual objectives
  • Engage with regulators, bank partners, and law enforcement to demonstrate and defend Wise’s FCC Program
  • Assist with various compliance-related projects and tasks as required
  • Maintain Hong Kong regulatory authorisations and ensure they remain appropriate for product offerings/features
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with regulators (e.g., C&ED, HKMA) by overseeing regulatory requirements and how they are met through products, processes, and controls

Skills

Compliance
Regulatory Affairs
AML
KYC
Sanctions
Financial Crime
Risk Management
HKMA
C&ED
Fintech

Wise

Facilitates low-cost international money transfers

About Wise

Wise focuses on international money transfers, providing a low-cost alternative to traditional banks. It uses a peer-to-peer system to match transfers between users in different countries, which helps reduce fees and offers better exchange rates. Customers pay a small, transparent fee for each transaction, and Wise also offers a multi-currency account for managing funds in various currencies. The company aims to maintain high performance and reliability while ensuring transparency and trust with its users.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$385.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

PTO & annual leave
Work from home flexibility
Parental leave
Medical insurance plans
Health & wellbeing discounts
Pension & retirement plans
Social events
Relocation support

Risks

Increased competition from banks integrating Swift services could challenge Wise's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny following Stenn's collapse may increase pressure on Wise.
Bitcoin's low transaction fees could attract customers away from Wise's services.

Differentiation

Wise offers a peer-to-peer system for low-cost international money transfers.
The company provides a multi-currency account for ex-pats, freelancers, and travelers.
Wise's transparent fee structure attracts customers seeking cost-effective money transfer solutions.

Upsides

Partnership with Morgan Stanley enhances Wise's cross-border settlement capabilities.
Expansion into India's remittance market presents significant growth opportunities for Wise.
API integrations offer additional revenue streams and market penetration for Wise.

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