Compliance Senior Manager- KYC

Compliance Senior Manager – KYC – Wise

Wise is a global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. We simplify international payments so people and businesses can send money, spend abroad, and receive international payments with ease and savings. As part of our team you will help create an entirely new network for the world's money.

Wise is looking for a Senior Manager to join its growing financial crime compliance oversight team in North America. This role will work alongside the board‑appointed AML/BSA Officer and a highly effective team in second line compliance.

Responsibilities include the effective mitigation of financial crime risks for our onboarding and ongoing customer due diligence program. The position requires close partnership with our financial crime compliance operational and product teams, with opportunities to present to senior stakeholders and shape the strategic direction of the financial crime compliance program.

• Supervision of appropriate measures to ensure financial crime risks are considered in day‑to‑day operations with focus on KYC and onboarding risks
• Provide advice and guidance to other teams and stakeholders regionally and globally on BSA and AML/CTF regulations and Wise policies for Wise US Inc and Wise Canada
• Support development and maintenance of the compliance Fin Crime oversight framework, specifically KYC onboarding and ongoing CDD/EDD programs
• Challenge first‑line teams on control development and provide approvals on control changes, new products or features
• Represent fincrime compliance oversight internally and externally to regulators, auditors and partners showcasing Wise’s strong oversight compliance framework
• Ensure strong oversight of all compliance operations including AML, Fraud, Sanctions, KYC/CDD and EDD
• Serve as a member of the US SAR committee, providing feedback to the FinCEN Reporting Team
• Contribute to the company’s annual Financial Crime Risk Assessment for Wise US Inc.
• Horizon scan new Fin Crime regulatory developments and maintain oversight of implementation impacting business activities
• Proactively identify key areas of risk and work with first‑line teams on mitigation plans

• Expertise in US financial crime regulations – BSA, OFAC, NY DFS Part 504 – with experience in a fast‑paced environment (financial institution, fintech, money services, or consultancy)
• Extensive experience designing and challenging processes across multiple products, especially KYC, EDD, and other customer due diligence
• Solution‑oriented, passionate about improving practices and applying compliance strategies
• Strong communicator in writing and speaking, capable of conveying complex ideas effectively to internal and external audiences
• Sense of urgency, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and meet tight deadlines while handling multiple projects
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Team player with strong people skills, building relationships across the business and globally
• Willingness to travel to other offices as required
• Legally authorized to work in the US; no visa sponsorship available
• This is a full‑time onsite position at Austin, TX (non‑remote)

• Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar certification
• Experience conducting risk assessments
• Experience QA/QC on SARs
• Experience with Fin Crime risk associated with onboarding/KYC
• Experience training/mentoring junior team members

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Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Legal

Location: Austin, TX