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WiseSenior Regulatory Compliance Manager
Wise is hiring a Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager to join the UK Compliance Team in London on a hybrid work arrangement. In this role, the professional…
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Wise is hiring a Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager to join the UK Compliance Team in London on a hybrid work arrangement. In this role, the professional will offer independent challenge, oversight, and regulatory guidance to help scale UK operations safely. Collaborating with multidisciplinary global specialists spanning risk, legal, product, and finance, the individual will manage regulatory risk, build governance frameworks, and support product expansion under UK regulations. Core duties involve…
Job Description
Wise is hiring a Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager to join the UK Compliance Team in London on a hybrid work arrangement. In this role, the professional will offer independent challenge, oversight, and regulatory guidance to help scale UK operations safely. Collaborating with multidisciplinary global specialists spanning risk, legal, product, and finance, the individual will manage regulatory risk, build governance frameworks, and support product expansion under UK regulations.
Core duties involve evaluating regulatory requirements from the FCA, advising on capital and liquidity expectations, interpreting consumer duty rules, and writing compliance policies. The person will review risk assessments, lead obligation mapping for new products, handle escalations, and report compliance performance to leadership committees. The employer builds international financial technology solutions designed to move money across borders.
This position suits an experienced regulatory professional with a strong background in UK financial regulations who enjoys problem-solving, stakeholder collaboration, and mentoring others. Candidates must be prepared to travel at least on a quarterly basis.
Responsibilities
- Advise internal teams on FCA regulations, capital and liquidity compliance, regulatory reporting, and the FCA Handbook
- Provide objective challenge and review for regulatory analysis, risk assessments, and controls created by the first line product risk and compliance team
- Conduct regulatory analysis regarding upcoming changes to the UK regulatory framework and help implement them
- Draft guidance and regulatory compliance policies
- Lead obligations mapping for new product offerings
- Interpret conduct requirements and consumer duty rules
- Manage policy frameworks, conduct reporting, and engagement with the FCA
- Maintain and update UK compliance documentation and frameworks to accommodate new activities
- Collaborate with business owners to remediate findings from audits, monitoring, and testing
- Deliver regulatory training and self-help materials to first line teams
- Handle escalations from first line teams concerning product developments, issues, and incidents
- Prepare management information reports on compliance performance, breaches, and control effectiveness for the Board and committees
Requirements
- Deep working knowledge of UK regulations and FCA requirements
- Hands-on experience providing regulatory advice, managing financial product regulatory risks, and engaging with the FCA
- Ability to build relationships, influence others, and guide teams on compliance and risk mitigation
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills for delivering complex regulatory analysis
- Capacity to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and take accountability
- Willingness to travel at least on a quarterly basis
Qualifications
- Experience implementing regulatory frameworks
- Experience managing or mentoring other employees to develop their knowledge and skills
Core Skills
Benefits
- Hybrid working model consisting of three days in the office and two days from home
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What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
The position is based in London with a hybrid working schedule requiring three days in the office and two days working from home. Quarterly travel is also required.
What are the working hours for the Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager?
The working hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What experience is required for this position?
Candidates must have deep working knowledge of UK regulations and FCA requirements, hands-on experience providing regulatory advice and engaging with the FCA, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and experience mentoring or managing other employees.
Does the job posting specify the salary?
The posting does not specify the salary for this role.
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