AMLCO - Belgium

Company Description

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 Description

• Wise Europe is looking for a Head of FinCrime / AMLCO (MLRO) to join its 2LOD Compliance team in Brussels.
• This role will be working alongside Wise Europe's Head of Compliance and will lead the Financial Crime Oversight team.
• In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective mitigation of financial crime risks through the maintenance of adequate systems and controls.

Duties

• Leading the 2LOD Financial Crime team responsible for overseeing financial crime compliance for Wise Europe
• Overseeing the implementation of the Belgian AML Law and ancillary regulations across the EEA market
• Supervision of Wise Europe financial crime controls to ensure that financial crime risks are taken into account in our day-to-day operations
• Development and maintenance of the Financial Crime oversight framework
• Overseeing the approval of high-risk customers and Suspicious Activity Reports

Management information

• Preparation of the quarterly compliance reports to the Board of Directors of Wise Europe in the area of financial crime
• Preparation of the periodic reporting to the Effective Leaders (daily management of Wise Europe)

External engagement

• Represent financial crime oversight both internally and externally to regulators, auditors and partners as required showcasing Wise's oversight compliance framework

Team management

• Leading a team of financial crime oversight staff
• Ensuring that the structure of the financial crime oversight team remains adequate
• Supporting team members by mentoring and assisting them in unblocking issues.

Qualifications

• Theory . You are an expert in AML/CTF compliance with a minimum of 10 years experience and are currently working or have worked within the area of financial crime compliance preferably in a fast paced environment.
• Practice . You have demonstrable experience designing and challenging processes, ideally across multiple products. You have thought deeply about the TransferWise mission and how it intersects with compliance.
• Passion . You get a kick out of improving current practices and processes and can apply different compliance strategies to develop compliance frameworks.
• Communication . You are a comfortable and effective communicator in both your writing and speaking. You can convey complex ideas effectively to both internal and external audiences.
• Get the job done . You have a sense of urgency and an ability to work well under pressure, prioritising, taking responsibility and working to tight deadlines.
• Detail . You have meticulous attention to detail and if you've skimmed through without reading this bullet point, I'm sure a bank would love to have you.
• Team player . You have great people skills and can effectively and efficiently collaborate, build relationships with colleagues throughout the business and across the globe
• Languages : English fluent, French or Dutch fluent
• Travel . You must be willing to travel to our other offices as required.

Additional Information

• Hyrbrid working model - 3 days onsite and 2 from home
• Working hours are 9am to 6pm

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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