FinCrime Compliance Lead & AMLCO (MLRO) at Wise

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

14010.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AML/CTF Compliance, Financial Crime Oversight, Team Management, Communication, Process Design, Attention to Detail, Mentoring, Relationship Building, Regulatory Engagement, Reporting, Risk Management, Customer Approval, Compliance Frameworks, Problem Solving, Time Management, Multilingual Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money. As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere. More about our mission and what we offer. Job Description Wise Europe is looking for a FinCrime Compliance Lead & AMLCO (MLRO) to join its 2LOD Compliance team in Brussels. This role will be working alongside Wise Europe’s Head of Compliance and will lead the Financial Crime Oversight team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective mitigation of financial crime risks through the maintenance of adequate systems and controls. Duties Leading the 2LOD Financial Crime team responsible for overseeing financial crime compliance for Wise Europe Overseeing the implementation of the Belgian AML Law and ancillary regulations across the EEA market Supervision of Wise Europe financial crime controls to ensure that financial crime risks are taken into account in our day-to-day operations Development and maintenance of the Financial Crime oversight framework Overseeing the approval of high-risk customers and Suspicious Activity Reports Management information Preparation of the quarterly compliance reports to the Board of Directors of Wise Europe in the area of financial crime Preparation of the periodic reporting to the Effective Leaders (daily management of Wise Europe) External engagement Represent financial crime oversight both internally and externally to regulators, auditors and partners as required showcasing Wise’s oversight compliance framework Team management Leading a team of financial crime oversight staff Ensuring that the structure of the financial crime oversight team remains adequate Supporting team members by mentoring and assisting them in unblocking issues. Qualifications Theory. You are an expert in AML/CTF compliance with a minimum of 10 years experience and are currently working or have worked within the area of financial crime compliance preferably in a fast paced environment. Practice. You have demonstrable experience designing and challenging processes, ideally across multiple products. You have thought deeply about the TransferWise mission and how it intersects with compliance. Passion. You get a kick out of improving current practices and processes and can apply different compliance strategies to develop compliance frameworks. Communication. You are a comfortable and effective communicator in both your writing and speaking. You can convey complex ideas effectively to both internal and external audiences. Get the job done. You have a sense of urgency and an ability to work well under pressure, prioritising, taking responsibility and working to tight deadlines. Detail. You have meticulous attention to detail and if you’ve skimmed through without reading this bullet point, I’m sure a bank would love to have you. Team player. You have great people skills and can effectively and efficiently collaborate, build relationships with colleagues throughout the business and across the globe Languages: English fluent, French or Dutch fluent Travel. You must be willing to travel to our other offices as required. Additional Information For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers. If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Compensation: EUR11110 - EUR14010 - monthly

Responsibilities

Lead the Financial Crime Oversight team and ensure effective mitigation of financial crime risks. Oversee compliance with Belgian AML Law and manage high-risk customer approvals.