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Wise was founded in 2011 with a clear mission — money without borders — instant, convenient, transparent, and eventually free. We’ve built a market-leading technology product that’s been used by over 16 million people to move money around the world without the rip-off fees charged by the banks. We’re disrupting the world of currency and international money transfer. We are growing rapidly around the world and need to make sure that we have the best setup to support that growth in every region. You will help to shape the future of Wise across the Group.

We’re looking for a Financial Crime Manager to join our growing compliance team in Brussels. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission, grow as a specialist in financial crime and help save millions more people money.

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. Your mission is to protect customers and Wise by keeping the bad guys away.

Your tasks:

• Support with the implementation of the Belgian AML and ancillary regulations and the continuous compliance with those
• Training of the compliance operational teams with regards to Belgian AML and ancillary regulations
• Implementation of upcoming Belgian AML regulations
• Drafting of the Wise Europe compliance operational policies
• Working with the product teams in order to ensure the compliance of the products offered by Wise Europe with the Belgian AML and ancillary regulations

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of Wise’s customers and products and how we are achieving Money Without Borders
• Help keep our product safe from the bad guys
• Choose your own path to success - you’ll be part of the compliance team in our Belgian entity and you’ll have the freedom to define the vision and the responsibility for making it happen
• Play a role in helping the Belgian authorities to protect customers, beyond just Wise

A bit about you:

• Experience in a second line compliance function of a financial institution
• You have demonstrable experience designing and challenging processes, ideally across multiple products. You have thought deeply about the Wise´s mission and how it intersects with compliance
• Analytical skills and the ability to draw insights from data and use that to drive
• decisions
• Ability to multi-task and take responsibility in challenging situations: you are able to
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Language: English mandatory

Some extra skills that would be great:

• Previous experience in working in a compliance team of a financial institution regulated in Belgium
• Able to speak French or Dutch fluently

What do we offer:

• Company Restricted Stock Units
• Numerous great benefits in our Brussels office

Key benefits:

• Flexible working - whether it’s working from home, school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential and you’re trusted to do the right thing and be responsible
• Paid annual holiday, sick days, parental leave and other leave opportunities
• 6 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise on top of annual leave

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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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