Head of Financial Crime Control Governance
Core
Design, own, and operate the 1LOD control governance framework for Financial Crime (FC) across Wise entities, ensuring integrity and effectiveness of the control environment.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Financial Crime Control Governance
Builds
Robust, audit-ready control frameworks and governance operating models for FC
Domain
Fintech / Financial Services / Financial Crime (AML, Sanctions, KYC)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Controls governance strategy, Financial Crime risk domains (AML, sanctions, CDD/KYC, transaction monitoring, fraud), Control library management (RCSA, lifecycle), Governance forum leadership, Stakeholder management, Data literacy, Project delivery
Preferred skills
Automation/AI for documentation, Team leadership
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Manage and enhance FC control governance strategy and operating model; Own and maintain the FC control library; Lead control mapping across risks, processes, and regulations; Enforce control documentation quality; Drive continuous improvement of control assurance workflows; Run control approval governance forums; Prepare dashboards and trend analysis for senior management; Act as 1LOD point of contact for regulatory exams and audits; Lead a small team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership