UK Regulatory Compliance Assurance Senior Manager at Wise

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Thorough understanding of risk and control with experience in designing and carrying out risk-based controls testing in a compliance, IA, audit or consulting role
  • Ideally, good understanding of FCA/PRA expectations and the regulatory compliance landscape for payments and investment firms in the UK (or willingness to upskill and embrace the learning curve if no prior compliance role)
  • Passion for working at a fast-growing scale-up, excited about challenges and development opportunities, with a self-motivated can-do attitude and enjoyment in improving practices and processes
  • Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy and managing evolving priorities to deliver against the team’s strategy
  • Based in London and ready to travel roughly once every two to three months to meet objectives

Responsibilities

  • Work with key stakeholders to create and deliver a risk-based monitoring and testing plan for the UK, including identifying and testing key controls to evaluate compliance with rules and regulations
  • Work closely with colleagues in Financial Crime Assurance or other controls testing teams to avoid duplication
  • Seek out and leverage new methods/approaches to evolve how testing and monitoring is conducted
  • Lead and develop the UK Reg CMT team, ensuring high quality and timely execution of the monitoring and testing plan
  • Proactively communicate solutions to address control gaps or enhance processes, and track these through to completion
  • Support the wider monitoring and testing team strategy by collaborating with global colleagues and developing the UK team
  • Adapt focus depending on the regulatory agenda, growth plans, and compliance needs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Regulatory ComplianceCompliance MonitoringControls TestingRisk ManagementTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementFinancial RegulationsUK Regulations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site position.

What is the duration of this role?

The role is to cover maternity absence for a period of up to 24 months.

What technical skills are required for this role?

You need a thorough understanding of risk and control, experience in designing and carrying out risk-based controls testing in a compliance, IA, audit or consulting role, and ideally a good understanding of FCA/PRA expectations and the UK regulatory compliance landscape for payments and investment firms.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What personal qualities make a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate is passionate about working at a fast-growing scale-up, excited to embrace challenges, and willing to upskill if needed in the regulatory space.

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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