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Job DescriptionWise is looking for a Senior Compliance Specialist to join the UAE Compliance team. We work closely with teams across Wise (including first line operations, product, and banking teams) to provide guidance on financial crime controls (KYC, AML, Sanctions, Fraud) and regulatory compliance matters. Externally, Compliance is also responsible for representing Wise’s compliance program to stakeholders, such as regulators, law enforcement, and partner banks.
As a Senior Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the creation and management of a Compliance program that is driven by Wise’s mission for money without borders, transparency, and protecting customers. We are looking for someone with exceptional organizational and communication skills, prior compliance/risk/audit experience, an excitement and desire to learn, and someone who enjoys working as part of a team.
DUTIES
Regulatory Compliance:
Working with stakeholders to ensure UAE’s regulatory reports are filed accurately and on time. This will also include the opportunity to suggest and lead process changes which enhance accuracy, transparency and speed.
Log, analyse, share and track the completion of ad-hoc regulatory requests and notices
Conduct horizon scanning for the UAE, and share initial analysis with stakeholders
Financial Crime:
Initial point-of-contact for financial crimes escalations and requests submitted from first line operations teams. Conduct initial information triage and assessment of escalations, contact relevant stakeholders and compliance officers for their approval, and track the progress of open escalations.
Respond to subpoenas and information requests sent to Wise by law enforcement and other financial institutions
Perform proactive and ad-hoc reviews of customer activity to detect previously unknown areas of risk.
Other Responsibilities:
Assist with audits, regulatory exams, and partner due diligence including tracking the progress of state exams and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely responses.
Contribute to the development and delivery of compliance training for Wise employees and Board members.
Assist with the preparation of Governance material, such as metrics, and Board packs, papers and presentations
Assist with various compliance related initiatives and tasks, as needed, including gap remediations, updating internal policy library, risk assessments, and approval of new partners and products.
REQUIREMENTS
2-5 years of financial services compliance, risk or audit experience
Highly developed communication and writing skills
Ability to adapt to change and prioritise
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple team functions, cultures, and geographies
Ability to identify and solve problems and inefficiencies
Self-starter and able to work independently
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
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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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Skills Required
- 2-5 years of financial services compliance, risk or audit experience
- Highly developed communication and writing skills
- Ability to adapt to change and prioritise
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple team functions, cultures, and geographies
- Ability to identify and solve problems and inefficiencies
- Self-starter and able to work independently
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
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Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is granted to all employees via time‑based RSUs/stock awards, aligning staff with company performance. This broad accessibility makes ownership a core part of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include a global minimum of 33–36 paid days off and a paid six‑week sabbatical after four years with a cash stipend. The sabbatical is positioned as a standard milestone benefit in addition to annual leave.
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Parental & Family Support — Wise commits to a minimum of 18 weeks’ fully paid parental leave for birth or adoption across many offices. Eligibility rules and tenure may apply by location while maintaining a companywide minimum standard.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.
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