Malaysia Country Manager

Wise
Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: HybridFull timeMYR 39,600 - 53,600 monthlyFunction: Executive & General ManagementSkills: ["Leadership","Cross-functional collaboration","Communication","Strategic thinking","Data-driven decision-making"]

Lead Wise’s operations in Malaysia as the regulatory-accountable executive for Wise’s Malaysia subsidiaries. Own entity governance, risk and compliance oversight, and relationships with regulators such as Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission. Drive commercial growth through partner negotiations, licensing strategy, and GTM planning, while partnering cross-functionally on product launches, customer experience, and operational resiliency.

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Malaysia Country Manager

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Job Summary

Lead Wise’s operations in Malaysia as the regulatory-accountable executive for Wise’s Malaysia subsidiaries. Own entity governance, risk and compliance oversight, and relationships with regulators such as Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission. Drive commercial growth through partner negotiations, licensing strategy, and GTM planning, while partnering cross-functionally on product launches, customer experience, and operational resiliency.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as CEO for Wise’s licensed entity and oversee subsidiary governance, including preparing board materials and meeting governance standards.
  • •Own risk, compliance, and governance for Malaysia entities through robust product design, systemic controls, and oversight.
  • •Manage regulator relationships (e.g., BNM and the Securities Commission) and help drive progressive regulatory changes.
  • •Lead commercial growth via partner/SLA management, licensing strategy, and end-to-end execution for new licenses.
  • •Provide operational leadership for day-to-day Malaysia operations, including business continuity planning and improving the end-to-end customer journey.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: MYR 39,600 - 53,600 monthly
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Paid LeaveParental LeaveSabbatical

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in Malaysia payments, fintech, or related industries with customer/revenue growth ownership.
  • •Proven track record liaising with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) or other regulatory bodies, including navigating license applications and regulatory reporting.
  • •Deep understanding of the Malaysian payment landscape, including DuitNow, clearing rails, card networks, and payments & FX regulations.
  • •Strong professional English communication skills, including presenting complex concepts to regulators and bank partners.
  • •Experience leading/building a team and influencing without authority.
Experience:FintechPaymentsInternational paymentsFXRegulatory compliance
Skills:LeadershipCross-functional collaborationCommunicationStrategic thinkingData-driven decision-making
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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