NorthAM FC Senior Manager

Location: Global

Team: General

About the Role

Wise is pioneering the future of global money movement, and we're seeking a NorthAM FC Senior Manager to lead our best-in-class AML program in the US and Canada. In this hands-on role within the NorthAm Product Compliance and Risk team, you'll collaborate directly with product managers, analysts, and engineers to scale our offerings while effectively managing financial crime risks, meeting regulatory obligations, and enhancing customer experience. You'll implement bank partner engagement programs, build robust controls, develop insightful reporting, and provide expert advice to drive compliant growth. This position offers the chance to keep compliance at the heart of product development in a fast-paced fintech environment, empowering you to identify regulatory challenges and lead solution design. Join our diverse, inclusive team committed to money without borders, contributing to Wise's mission for everyone, everywhere. With a competitive salary of 165,000 - 207,500 USD annually, flexible global opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, you'll grow your expertise at full speed while making a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Fully implement a bank partner engagement program developing metrics to communicate AML program health
• Support closure of financial crime issues by building new controls or enhancing existing ones with regional and core teams
• Enable growth by improving controls, reducing unnecessary customer suspensions, and reviewing products for regulatory compliance
• Develop reporting to enhance regional and global understanding of NorthAM financial crime program health
• Offer advice to Product Managers on regulations, gaps, and risks, proactively addressing them
• Ensure full understanding of regional control framework, local risks, and NorthAM controls through documentation and procedure uplift
• Maintain the regional product compliance manual
• Instill confidence in bank partners, auditors, and regulators regarding NorthAM AML compliance

Required Qualifications

• Highly experienced in anti-financial crime risk and AML programs
• Proven expertise in evaluating and implementing financial crime controls
• Strong knowledge of US and Canada regulatory requirements for financial services
• Experience in fintech or rapidly scaling product environments
• Hands-on experience collaborating with product managers, analysts, and engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with bank partner engagement programs
• Background in developing AML metrics and reporting
• Familiarity with Wise's platform or similar cross-border payment systems
• Advanced understanding of regional control frameworks

Required Skills

• AML program management
• Financial crime risk assessment
• Regulatory compliance expertise (US/Canada)
• Control design and implementation
• Metrics and reporting development
• Stakeholder collaboration (product, engineering, partners)
• Risk gap analysis
• Documentation and procedure optimization
• Customer experience balancing with compliance
• Fintech scaling knowledge

Benefits

• RSUs (stock options)
• Flexible working
• Parental leave
• Learning budget
• Paid sabbatical after 4 years
• Health insurance
• Company retreat
• Wise card

Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce.