Financial Crime Program Manager

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.

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Job Description

You will join Wise’s Financial Crime product team as a program manager to help product-engineering teams identify, prioritise and execute improvements in Wise’s Financial Crime compliance program globally.

Here’s how you’ll do :

Work with compliance teams globally to understand, prioritize and scope issues in Wise’s FinCrime program

Work with product managers and engineers to understand the technical plan and timelines to execute

Work with analysts and operational teams to ensure that operational capacity is available for smooth rollout of changes

Create governance and drive project execution of large-scale multidimensional projects across our global Financial Crime compliance program.

Ensure that program changes are well documented and that improvements are correctly reported to the organization

You’ll be reporting directly into the Product Lead of Financial Crime

You’ll clearly define success and evaluate progress with both qualitative and quantitative methods.

This role will give you the opportunity to

Choose your path to impact – we believe people are most empowered when they can act autonomously. So rather than telling you what to do, you’ll work with your team to create a vision of your own. Of course, you can always gather feedback from smart, curious people across Wise but you’ll have the freedom to make your own calls

Grow as a leader – Grow and inspire team members to join our mission

Get amazing exposure to the full breadth and depth of our product from customer service, FinCrime, regional expansion and new product launches

Be part of our mission to make money without borders the new normal

A bit about you :

6+ years of project or programme management

Proven track record managing complex, multi-phase projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies. Program Delivery : Expertise in managing complex, multi-phase projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

Alternatively, you’ve built products at scale. You’ve worked on products with thousands or even millions of users, navigating the complexity of both product and organisation.

You can influence people without authority

Skilled in creating high-quality project plans, breaking down tasks, mapping dependencies, and identifying the critical path to launch.

You’re hands-on. Whether it’s diving deep into data analysis, design, or regulations, you have a superpower as an individual contributor.

Governance & Risk Management : Proven ability to manage risks and ensure project governance.

Compliance : Focus on achieving results while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Expertise in resolving challenges, making impactful decisions, and acting autonomously.

Decision Making & Problem Solving : Strong decision-making skills and expertise in overcoming complex challenges.

You’re data-driven. You know how to gather and interpret data to identify opportunities and measure impact. You can inspire others by telling compelling stories with data.

You bring fresh ideas. You question the status quo and love solving problems creatively. You’re able to communicate the impact of your ideas and formulate actionable plans to bring them to life.

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.

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