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 hard-earned money with the world’s first platform to offer true multi-currency banking.

We are looking for an experienced Sanctions Senior Lead 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.

Here’s how you’ll 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 cross-team 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 team-player

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

You're 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 e-filing 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:

RSU's in a rapidly growing company

An annual self-development budget

Medical, dental, & vision insurance – including HSA and FSA options

Company-paid: Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term 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 6-week sabbatical leave after four years

18-weeks 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. 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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