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Job DescriptionThis role is based out of Singapore and has the unique opportunity to have a direct impact on Wise’s card product and our cardholders, globally.
As our Scheme Compliance Specialist, you will be expected to:
- Keep abreast of scheme requirements and changes impacting us, and advise the product stakeholders accordingly
- Translating scheme rules for Product, Engineering, Operational and Business teams into understandable requirements
- Maintaining compliance registry/matrix to ensure Wise products are compliant with Scheme rules as well as horizon scanning and planning for upcoming mandates.
- Empowering teams with tools and knowledge through collaboration and training sessions to ensure compliance is a key part of the product development and maintenance processes.
- Lead and manage engagements with the schemes in a manner that safeguards and advances the company’s core interests.
- Support product on requirements and scope of change, in order to comply with relevant requirements in the context of issues and problems that are raised during normal business activities
- Work hand in hand with product stakeholders to identify and manage any financial risk including managing extensions or waivers.
- Develop, implement, and execute compliance testing/monitoring, continuous assurance, and reporting
Key Skills required to succeed:
- Project Management: Experience in managing project-based initiatives, which includes prioritisation of tasks and impact analysis.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Capability to independently investigate transaction processing behaviors and identify areas for improvement.
- Understanding of Card Payment Systems: Deep knowledge of the card payment landscape, including Visa and Mastercard regulations.
- Mandates Interpretation: Ability to interpret and translate scheme rules for Product, Engineering, Operations, and Business teams, into actionable insights.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in monitoring and building health and compliance metrics.
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate effectively with card product stakeholders and scheme partners to provide support and insights.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to support product improvements.
- Continuous Improvement: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements based on findings, and contribute to the development of best practices and standard operating procedures.
- 3-4 years of compliance experience in payments (background in regulatory compliance/core compliance)
- Experience in card payments (issuer/acquirer/merchant or international scheme)
- Experience collaborating and liaising with regulatory bodies/international schemes/partnerships in a complex and fast environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the financial services industry.
- Knowledge of payment processing systems and technologies.
- Certification in data analysis or related fields.
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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Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies. In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.
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