Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.
Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.
As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.
More about our mission and what we offer.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Product Compliance & Risk Manager to help Wise Platform grow across APAC by translating regulatory requirements into practical product solutions, effective controls and clear decisions.
You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Commercial and second-line Compliance teams on new partnerships, product changes and existing services. You will own compliance assessments from understanding the proposed solution through to delivering recommendations and following through on agreed actions.
This is a hands-on role requiring independent judgement, detailed product understanding and the ability to make progress where requirements, information or ownership are unclear.
Your mission:
Identify and interpret regulations applicable to new products and features, forming clear, evidence-based compliance positions for our products and markets across APAC;
Collaborate with second-line compliance and Wise Platform teams to turn analysis into practical solutions that enable growth yet remain compliant ;
Proactively identify and manage regulatory risks across Wise Platform’s existing and new products in APAC, leading remediation efforts to address any gaps, owning delivery to resolution; and
Communicate emerging risks and regulatory changes, explain their practical implications and escalate breaches to Compliance oversight teams.
A bit about you
Technical skills.
At least 8 years experience in regulatory compliance within payments, banking, fintech or relevant regulatory organisation
You have independently assessed complex products or partnerships in APAC and can explain how your analysis affected products, control design or business decisions
You can work from regulatory source material and product facts to form a robust assessment and opinion
Collaborative mindset.
You are skilled at collaborating with cross functional teams to bridge gaps between regulatory requirements and technical implementation
You can clearly communicate complex regulatory or technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Results-oriented.
Problem solving attitude and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities
You are a self-starter that can autonomously drive projects through to completion
You prioritise according to risk, customer impact and urgency, and raise delivery risks early with options for resolving them
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.
If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.
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Skills Required
- At least 8 years of regulatory compliance experience within payments, banking, fintech, or a relevant regulatory organization
- Experience independently assessing complex products or partnerships in APAC
- Ability to explain how compliance analysis affected products, control design, or business decisions
- Ability to use regulatory source material and product facts to form robust assessments and opinions
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to bridge regulatory requirements and technical implementation
- Ability to communicate complex regulatory or technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Problem-solving ability and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- Self-starter able to autonomously drive projects through completion
- Ability to prioritize according to risk, customer impact, and urgency and raise delivery risks early
Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered generous, with substantial annual PTO, sick leave, and a paid sabbatical after four years highlighted. Feedback suggests these policies meaningfully support rest and flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and options like HSA contributions and a zero-deductible plan in some cases. Feedback suggests the healthcare offering is viewed favorably overall.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants (RSUs or stock options) are broadly available and positioned as a core part of total compensation. Feedback suggests some employees find the equity a meaningful component of their overall package.
Wise Insights
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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Wise Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We expect new joiners in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months. After that, most Wisers split their working week between the office and home, typically coming in at least 12 times a month.
