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ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Crime Manager to join the UK MLRO Office at Wise. This is a second-line managerial role that will play a crucial part in supporting the Deputy MLROs in discharging Wise Payments Limited’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) obligations under UK regulations.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the effectiveness of our financial crime controls in the UK, driving continuous improvement, and providing expert advice across a broad range of financial crime matters, including fraud.

Proven experience in a financial crime role within a regulated financial services environment in the UK, ideally financial technology or correspondent banking.

• Proven experience handling UK Fraud escalations - understanding of UK Fraud obligations and reports relevant to our organisation
• Solid understanding of UK AML/CTF regulations, including the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
• Demonstrable experience in managing financial crime risks and implementing effective controls.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and produce clear, concise reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders, including senior management and regulators.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience with APPR is highly desirable, as will form a fundamental area of focus in this role.
• Experience in fraud prevention and an understanding of UK fraud data is essential