Compliance Senior Specialist

Wise
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeGBP 53,000 - 71,000 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceSkills: ["Analytical skills","Attention to detail","Communication"]

Support the UK MLRO Office in Wise Payments Limited’s financial crime obligations, with a focus on AML/CTF oversight and fraud prevention. You’ll manage day-to-day financial crime risk activities, oversee AML/CTF controls across UK products and services, and contribute to regulatory reporting through MI and board/regulatory updates. You’ll also stay ahead of upcoming rules, including APPR, and translate changes into internal implementation.

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Compliance Senior Specialist

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Job Summary

Support the UK MLRO Office in Wise Payments Limited’s financial crime obligations, with a focus on AML/CTF oversight and fraud prevention. You’ll manage day-to-day financial crime risk activities, oversee AML/CTF controls across UK products and services, and contribute to regulatory reporting through MI and board/regulatory updates. You’ll also stay ahead of upcoming rules, including APPR, and translate changes into internal implementation.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the Deputy MLRO and UK MLRO in discharging AML/CTF obligations under relevant UK regulations.
  • •Lead day-to-day financial crime risk management, including managing internal escalations.
  • •Oversee implementation and effectiveness of AML/CTF controls across UK products and services.
  • •Provide oversight of AML risks and controls, including sample-testing SARs and PEP approvals from the First Line of Defence.
  • •Support regulatory and board reporting by gathering/reviewing MI and drafting regulatory reports, while staying current on APPR and fraud-related best practices.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 53,000 - 71,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Proven experience in a financial crime role within a regulated financial services environment in the UK, ideally in financial technology.
  • •Solid understanding of UK AML/CTF regulations, including the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
  • •Demonstrable experience managing financial crime risks and implementing effective controls.
  • •Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and produce clear, concise reports.
  • •Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with stakeholders, including senior management and regulators.
Experience:Fintech
Skills:Analytical skillsAttention to detailCommunication
Languages:English

Company Brief

Wise
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a London-based fintech that provides low-cost international money transfers, multi-currency accounts and payment infrastructure for individuals and businesses worldwide.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2011
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