People Compliance and Risk Manager, Wise
ÂŁ75-95k
1-5 days a week in office
Money without borders
Job no longer available
Money without borders
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
ÂŁ75-95k
1-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
We’re on a mission. And it’s money without borders. Instant, convenient, transparent and — eventually — free.
Role
Who you are
- Knowledge of regulations, compliance and risk management, assessment and control
- Financial services experience - A solid background in the financial services industry, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of financial products, market trends, and regulatory requirements
- High growth, product or service led (ideally tech) experience – this will help you know how to deal with ambiguity and shifting priorities, and you’ll know how to apply the product mentality and methodology to hone your teams’ skill sets
- Regional / multi-site experience - you’re experienced in supporting People Team split across geographies and timezones, adapting to many different cultures and backgrounds
- Data-driven- with your high proficiency in data tools and visualisation, you always start with data, facts and insights to help inform your approach through storytelling to solving problems and analysing needs
- Initiative - we’re not about “one size fits all” or looking for off-the-shelf solutions; we need you to think creatively and customise your outlook
- Resilient change agent - you possess the skills and desire to change the status quo for the better, including the ability to manage all elements of organisational transformation, facilitation, and training
- This role would suit someone who wants to solve problems, has a risk mindset and is able to execute on key regulatory and compliance processes
What the job involves
- This role is a unique opportunity to ensure compliance and risks are managed across the People team globally
- We’re looking for someone with knowledge of risk and compliance operations, and has the ability to help the team programme manage key work to fruition
- This role will give you an exciting opportunity to work internationally with talented people, in a fast-paced and multifaceted environment, while also giving you variety, scope and the ability to make an impact at scale at Wise
- You’ll need to assess risks within the People team and help to put controls in place. You’ll need to implement a risk mindset into planning and our processes
- You’ll stay abreast of key financial regulations from a people perspective and make sure that our training, practices and decisions are compliant
- You’ll increase regulatory, compliance and risk awareness
- In your role of People Compliance and Risk Lead, you’ll set the frameworks and structure for People Risk and Compliance at Wise with a desire to provide guidance and keep the People Team on track with regulatory changes. You will build close partnerships with other Wise Compliance, Risk, Audit and Privacy Teams
- Coach and upskill the team to understand the importance of risk and compliance
- Tracking, monitoring and reporting key risks in the People team
- Ensure compliance requirements are met from a people perspective, including partnering with governance and compliance teams in setting and executing fit and proper processes globally
- Perform research and participate in reviews to document People compliance obligations, determine state of compliance, and develop recommendations for remediation within individual countries
- Work closely with leaders in the people team, risk management team and other relevant stakeholders to further understand how to enable the team
- Lead on other People related risk and compliance projects as needs arise e.g. review of our policies
- Proactively identify obstacles and opportunities, facilitate change, remove blockers, drive clear decision-making, and make iterative, evidence-based improvements to team processes e.g. ABC, Conflict of Interest, Fit & Proper
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Wise started when the two founders realised they would be better off trading Estonian kroons for British pounds (and vice versa) between themselves rather than going through banks. That was back in 2011, and they've since grown Wise into one of Europe's most successful tech businesses, exchanging billions of currency every month.
Wise rapidly grew by solving a significant problem for customers, who lost too much money to banks when exchanging currency. They've attracted investment from some of the best investors in the world, from Andreesen Horowitz to Index Ventures and even Richard Branson.
The challenge for Wise will be maintaining their edge and brand power in a market that's becoming increasingly crowded with new entrants (like Revolut and Monzo) and incumbents (traditional banks) trying to catch up. To do so, the company is ramping up its digital and marketing strategies, as well as pushing for further development of its existing products.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
38% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Flexible working
"I'm trusted to do my work regardless of whether I'm in the office or working from my spare room. Our mobile wiser scheme gives us the opportunity to..."
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2017
$280m
SERIES E
May 2016
$25.4m
SERIES D
Total funding: $395.8m
Company benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Health and Wellbeing Discounts
- 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays) + 3 Me Days
- RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)
- 6 Week Paid Sabbatical
- Mobile Wiser - work remote for up to 90 days a year 🛫
- Parental Leave
- Pension and Retirement Plans
- Plus Many More!
Company values
- This isn’t just a job, we’re a revolution
- We get it done
- Customers > team > ego
- No drama. Good karma.
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Taavet Hinrikus
(Chairman)Previously Director of Strategy for Skype.
Kristo Käärmann
(CEO)Previously a Consultant at PwC and Manager at Deloitte.
People progressing
Joined as Banking Lead, promoted to Head of Banking after 2 years, then again to Global Head of Banking.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Wise
- Communities and safe spaces (Employee Resource Groups) – led by our Wisers so people can share experiences and information, support each other and connect on shared values
- Wise Cultural Calendar – a programme to learn and celebrate the wide range of cultures, traditions, backgrounds, and global experiences we have here at Wise. Example programmes include Pride Summer and Black History Month
- Our teams continue to set and drive their own bespoke objectives, holding themselves accountable and making sure they focus efforts where they can have the most impact
- We’re excited to partner with InChorus to collect ongoing data on our culture and enable teams to track their progress
- DEI development and training — We’re building our capability and getting everyone on the same page about DEI. Our new training programme will help new joiners and all Wisers know what DEI looks like day-to-day and how they can play their part
- Global policy review — We’re working with an external advisor to provide detailed feedback on best practices in policies by end January
- Disability inclusion – We’re building resources and support for Wisers and candidates with disabilities. Our goals is to offer practical information and support to ensure that Wise remains an inclusive environment for those impacted by a disability
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