Partner Risk Monitoring Specialist - APAC at Wise

Singapore

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

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2+ years of relevant industry experience, ideally in financial services, compliance roles or at a financial services regulator
  • Expertise in compliance risk assessment and monitoring, ensuring thorough understanding and adherence to AML and CTF requirements
  • Proven ability to manage risk and provide informed advisory services to enhance Wise’s compliance strategies
  • Strong background in quality assurance, ensuring all due diligence documentation meets the necessary standards and is meticulously maintained
  • Excellent skills in investigating client profiles and documenting findings clearly and accurately
  • Demonstrated capability in effectively managing stakeholder relationships and maintaining resilience in a dynamic environment
  • Comprehensive understanding of compliance controls and the ability to apply them effectively in monitoring and advisory processes
  • Strong communication skills to convey compliance insights clearly
  • Have a deep understanding of different business models, customer types, country risks and regulatory requirements across multiple geographies
  • Maintain a high understanding of AML/CFT Regulations, KYC/B requirements and how these impact the business, as well as Wise products and Services

Responsibilities

  • Perform ongoing monitoring measures applicable to Wise Platform partners in accordance with internal policies and procedures
  • Assessing customers’ risks and applying risk-based approach methodologies
  • Perform ongoing risk monitoring on complex and high risk customers, document and provide thorough analysis on potential risks and apply appropriate mitigation measures by analyzing their business activities, compliance programs and controls
  • Assess the customer’s potential reputational and financial crime risk to Wise from Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media perspective
  • Escalate and report compliance concerns to Financial Crime Oversight and other compliance teams where necessary
  • Communicate with other internal teams when required to handle escalated or complicated cases
  • Provide guidance and responses to daily inquiries from peers, front-line and management regarding case analysis, when appropriate
  • Perform your tasks and responsibilities within the expected key performance indicators set by the leadership team

Skills

Risk Monitoring
Compliance
Regulatory Requirements
Risk Assessment
Risk-Based Approach
Partner Monitoring
Financial Compliance
AML

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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