US Sanctions Senior Manager First Line Risk
US Sanctions Senior Manager First Line Risk
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Job Description
Your mission:
Wise has already pioneered new ways for people to transfer money across borders and currencies. Our customers can also manage their hardearned money with the worlds first platform to offer true multicurrency banking.
We are looking for an experienced Sanctions Senior Manager that is willing to roll up their sleeves and make a big impact in our Operations team based in Austin. This is a Compliance/Ops hybrid role where we are specifically looking for 2LOD experience however you will be leading teams within 1LOD.
You will lead the Sanctions complex investigations teams as well as owning first line risk in Sanctions Operations improving our existing controls and processes to reduce risk.
Heres how youll be contributing to the team
- Lead Global Sanctions Complex Investigations teams
Own Sanctions operational processes and policies
Lead complex compliance projects acting as a subject matter expert for the rest of the business
Partner with the QA team to strengthen our Quality Assurance programme
Implement effective controls to reduce risk
Represent Operations in risk committees and audits
Maintain strong relationships with Compliance ensuring we have the right structure and processes in place for effective oversight
Own the plan to develop Sanctions Operations team capabilities strategic placement of staff across teams skills and capacity over 12 months including skills mapping and training plans leading significant crossteam projects requiring material decisions and content contribution as well as project management
Qualifications :
About you
3 years of Sanctions experience (in the US)
Strong understanding of legal aspects and recordkeeping requirements of banking regulations relating to money transfer (especially OFAC AML BSA USA PATRIOT Act).
Strong knowledge of market practices related to foreign and domestic money transfers; knowledge of OFAC.
Strong level knowledge of banking policies statutory and compliance regulations.
Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
Great communicator both verbal and written
You have proven track record of taking individual ownership and responsibilities as well as being a great teamplayer
You can work collaboratively within a complex organisation across multiple cultures geographies and disciplines
You have project management and organisational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
Youre able to travel as needed
Some extra skills that would be awesome:
Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) certification or similar
Experience in L&D and Knowledge Management
Experience with outsourced sanctions operations and controls
Experience interfacing with regulatory enforcement agencies
Experience with the OFAC efiling system and potential VSD analysis
Additional language skills in one or more jurisdictions in which Wise has operations.
Additional Information :
Required:
How did you hear about this job
Had you heard of Wise before you started your job search
Have you used Wise as a customer
What We Offer:
RSUs in a rapidly growing company
An annual selfdevelopment budget
Medical dental & vision insurance including HSA and FSA options
Companypaid: Life Insurance Short & LongTerm Disability and an EAP program
Flexible working model a mix of working from home and from the office
Relocation expenses covered
25 days PTO 15 sick days 11 holidays 5 compassionate leave days 3 paid Me days and a paid volunteer day annually
A paid 6week sabbatical leave after four years
18weeks of paid parental leave after a year with us
401k with up to a 4 employer match
2025 Austin BuiltIn Best Award winner for Best Places to Work and Best Large Places to Work
For everyone everywhere. Were people building money without borders without judgement or prejudice too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse equitable and inclusive.
Were 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.
If you want to find out more about what its like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
