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WiseSenior Regulatory Oversight Manager, Advisory
Wise seeks a Senior Regulatory Oversight Manager to join its UK Compliance Team in London. In this hybrid role, the professional will offer regulatory guidance, objective…
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Wise seeks a Senior Regulatory Oversight Manager to join its UK Compliance Team in London. In this hybrid role, the professional will offer regulatory guidance, objective scrutiny, and risk evaluations to help expand the company's UK operations safely and lawfully. The position involves collaborating globally with multidisciplinary groups including risk management, legal counsel, product development, and finance. The person in this position will assist in shaping the compliance department's strategy…
Job Description
Wise seeks a Senior Regulatory Oversight Manager to join its UK Compliance Team in London. In this hybrid role, the professional will offer regulatory guidance, objective scrutiny, and risk evaluations to help expand the company's UK operations safely and lawfully. The position involves collaborating globally with multidisciplinary groups including risk management, legal counsel, product development, and finance.
The person in this position will assist in shaping the compliance department's strategy for launching new offerings and scaling current ones according to UK standards. Responsibilities include interpreting regulatory expectations, managing obligations mapping, handling escalations, and reporting to the Board and relevant committees. Candidates should possess a strong background in regulatory advisory work, familiarity with FCA and PRA guidelines, and experience interacting with financial regulators. The position requires traveling at least once every quarter and working three days per week in the office alongside two days working from home during standard hours between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Responsibilities
- Advise internal departments on regulatory expectations, specifically regarding FCA guidelines, capital and liquidity compliance, and reporting standards
- Evaluate and challenge regulatory assessments, risk evaluations, and controls prepared by product risk and compliance colleagues
- Analyze upcoming modifications to the regulatory framework and advise staff on necessary implementation steps
- Draft compliance policies, guidance materials, and self-help resources for internal teams
- Map regulatory obligations for new product introductions
- Interpret consumer duty and conduct rules while managing policy frameworks and regulatory engagement
- Coordinate with business owners to remediate findings from audits, monitoring, and testing
- Address escalations concerning product changes, incidents, and issues
- Prepare management information reports detailing compliance performance, control effectiveness, and regulatory breaches for the Board and committees
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in UK regulations encompassing FCA and PRA guidelines
- Hands-on background in delivering regulatory counsel, liaising with financial regulators, and managing financial product risks
- Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and guide teams while maintaining a sense of urgency and accountability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex regulatory analysis
- Experience mentoring or managing other personnel to help them build their skills
- Readiness to travel at least on a quarterly basis
Core Skills
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangement consisting of three days in the office and two days working from home
- Standard working hours from 9am to 6pm
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The position is based in London with a hybrid working model requiring three days in the office and two days working from home, alongside a requirement to travel at least on a quarterly basis.
What are the working hours?
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 including FCA and PRA requirements, hands-on experience providing regulatory advice, and strong communication, relationship-building, and mentoring skills.
Is salary information provided in the posting?
No, the salary is not stated in the job posting.
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