VP, Global Treasurer & Credit Risk Officer
Kraken$235,000 - $387,200/year
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
£68,000 – £100,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Practical experience designing, implementing, and monitoring operational risk controls within fast-paced or high-volume environments
- Strong understanding of risk frameworks, internal controls, and delivering on compliance requirements (FIN, SOX, etc.)
- Confidence to influence, challenge, and collaborate with stakeholders from across Treasury, Product, Operations, and Engineering
- Commercial acumen: ability to balance risk with speed and innovation
- Passion for problem-solving and delivering change with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
- Prior experience in Treasury, Finance, or regulated environments is a plus but not essential; curiosity and willingness to learn
Responsibilities
- Design and build the Treasury operational risk framework to identify, measure, and report on operational risk
- Coordinate the design and implementation of effective internal first line controls within Treasury operations, spanning money movement, FX execution, and engineering teams
- Identify, measure, and report on operational risks, developing Key Risk Indicators and dashboards for Wise leadership
- Deliver process improvements, coordinate implementation and testing of business continuity plans, and embed risk management and effective control environments
- Partner with engineers and product leaders to streamline processes and support new financial product launches, advising on risk appetite
- Act as a trusted advisor to Treasury and Product teams as part of 1LoD, supporting new product launches and designing reporting capabilities
- Work closely with operations team to ensure scalable operating environment for product plans
- Chair the Treasury Operational Risk Committee, driving discussions, shaping risk culture, and ensuring resilience and compliance
- Support regulatory submissions and critical audits during transition to SOX compliance and public markets
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Treasury Controller - Operational Risk role?
The salary range is £68,000 - £100,000 per annum.
Is this role remote or on-site, and what's the work arrangement?
The role is based in London with a hybrid arrangement requiring 3 days a week in the office.
What key skills or experiences are required for this position?
The role requires expertise in designing and building Treasury operational risk frameworks, developing Key Risk Indicators and dashboards, implementing internal controls, and coordinating business continuity plans across Treasury operations.
What is the company culture like at Wise for this role?
You'll work alongside high-performing colleagues, make decisions that matter from day one, lead with influence by chairing the Treasury Operational Risk Committee, and partner with world-class engineers and product leaders in a fast-scaling environment.
What makes a strong candidate for the Treasury Controller role?
A strong candidate has expertise in Treasury operational risk management, the ability to design risk frameworks and controls, experience driving process improvements and reporting for leadership, and skills in influencing teams during product launches and scaling operations.
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