Malaysia Country Manager
Core
Lead Wise's overall business success in Malaysia, including regulatory governance, commercial growth, and product delivery for cross-border payments.
Role type
Senior Country Manager (Fintech/Payments)
Builds
Wise's licensed payment entities and customer experience in Malaysia
Domain
Fintech, Cross-border Payments, Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Regulatory compliance oversight, Entity governance & board management, Corporate structure strategy, Regulator relationships, Operational resiliency, Commercial growth & product delivery, Office leadership & culture
Preferred skills
Experience in Malaysia payments/fintech, Direct experience with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Deep understanding of Malaysian payment landscape (DuitNow, clearing rails), Established network within Malaysian payment industry
Technologies
DuitNow, clearing rails, card networks
Responsibilities
Serve as CEO and Board Director for local subsidiaries, Manage relationships with Bank Negara Malaysia and other regulators, Lead commercial negotiations with financial partners, Prioritize and execute new product launches, Optimize customer experience from onboarding to payment, Lead office culture and talent attraction
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC