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WiseCountry Regulatory Compliance Officer - India
Wise is recruiting a regulatory compliance professional for its India team, based in Hyderabad. Wise holds several cross-border regulatory licences in India, and this role covers…
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Wise is recruiting a regulatory compliance professional for its India team, based in Hyderabad. Wise holds several cross-border regulatory licences in India, and this role covers compliance under payment system regulations and FEMA. The work spans existing licences, new licence applications, and restructuring as product offerings grow. The role works largely independently within a collaborative team. Core duties include proposing, setting up and running product and licence governance frameworks, assessing…
Job Description
Wise is recruiting a regulatory compliance professional for its India team, based in Hyderabad. Wise holds several cross-border regulatory licences in India, and this role covers compliance under payment system regulations and FEMA. The work spans existing licences, new licence applications, and restructuring as product offerings grow.
The role works largely independently within a collaborative team. Core duties include proposing, setting up and running product and licence governance frameworks, assessing how new regulations apply to Wise, and partnering with cross-functional colleagues on implementation. The job also covers licence applications and updates, regulatory reports that must meet strict standards, and keeping the Regulatory Obligations Register current.
The officer leads regulatory audits and inspections, runs governance and stakeholder reviews, monitors compliance risk and KPIs, and designs remediation plans where control gaps appear. Other tasks include managing regulatory filing portals, answering information requests, and supporting global compliance projects with an India focus, along with related financial crime and regulatory matters.
The posting asks for a pragmatic professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is willing to learn and adapt to new regulatory structures.
Responsibilities
- Establish and run product and licence governance frameworks for current and future licences.
- Assess how new regulations apply to Wise and advise cross-functional teams on implementation.
- Support licence applications, updates and regulatory restructuring projects.
- Keep the Regulatory Obligations Register up to date through ongoing horizon scanning.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports independently, accurately and on time.
- Lead audits and inspections, and design remediation plans for control gaps.
- Manage regulatory portals and respond to requests from regulators and internal teams.
Requirements
- Seven to twelve years working in regulatory compliance or reporting, or a closely related role.
- Thorough grasp of India's regulatory framework, covering payment system rules and FEMA.
- Ability to work independently and act pragmatically within a collaborative culture.
- Strong communication, organisation, time management and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to adapt quickly in a fast-paced setting, including to new regulatory structures.
Qualifications
- A chartered accountant credential, a finance MBA, a law degree, or another related bachelor's degree.
Core Skills
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Where is the role based?
The role is based in Hyderabad and is listed as on-site.
What experience is needed?
The posting asks for seven to twelve years in regulatory compliance, reporting or a similar role, ideally in fintech, payments or financial services.
Is a salary amount listed?
The posting does not specify a salary.
Which regulations matter most for the role?
The posting names payment system rules and FEMA as the core frameworks for the role.
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