At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk management initiatives and ensure compliance with EU regulations.
- Company: Wise, a global tech company focused on making money management easier for everyone.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, inclusive culture, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Work in a diverse environment that values inclusion and innovation.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team and make a real impact in the financial services sector.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in risk management with expertise in EU regulations.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
This job is with Wise, an inclusive employer and a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Wise is on a mission to make lives easier and save money for people and businesses sending money internationally.
As Senior Risk Manager, you will lead the implementation and ongoing operation of Wise’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework tailored to the EU region. Your responsibilities will include:
- Setting and adapting standards for partner onboarding and ongoing monitoring, ensuring resilience to emerging risks and shifting regulatory expectations.
- Implementing the enterprise risk management framework tailored to the EU region, ensuring expansions and new platform partners align to defined principles.
- Applying the Europe Risk Appetite, conducting risk assessments, key risk indicator monitoring, and risk reporting.
- Providing advice to product teams to effectively resolve issues and develop new features.
- Reviewing, updating, and approving policies owned by Risk Management (2LOD) for new branches, ensuring compliance with business, stakeholder, and regulatory expectations.
- Supporting the drafting of regulatory business plans and associated 2LOD Risk Management input.
- Developing a deep understanding of products and supporting the first line in developing relevant control assurance metrics.
- Presenting monitoring outcomes and updates to relevant committees, including executive management, the regulator, and the Board.
- Providing regular updates on incidents, issues, KRIs, product risks, and internal and external risk changes.
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in risk management for EU and/or UK financial services institutions.
- Strong knowledge of European and/or Belgian risk management frameworks and industry best practices.
- Subject matter expertise in EU regulation such as DORA, Outsourcing and third-party risk management, safeguarding, and data privacy.
- Experience implementing enterprise risk management programs for financial services institutions.
- Experience aligning with other key risks across the risk taxonomy, including operational, financial, and strategic risk.
- A strong understanding of systems, management information, and reporting systems.
- A demonstrated track record of second line of defence independence and challenge/escalation where concerns arise.
- An ability to work independently and flexibly within a fast-moving environment.
Additional Information:
- Working pattern: 3 days in the office and 2 from home.
- Working hours: 9am to 6pm.
We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Senior Risk Manager employer: Wise
Wise is an exceptional employer that champions inclusivity and innovation, making it a fantastic place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the finance technology sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented engineering team while shaping the future of finance systems in a dynamic and supportive work culture. Located in a vibrant tech hub, Wise offers unique advantages such as access to cutting-edge technology and a commitment to redefining financial operations through AI, ensuring that your contributions are both valued and impactful.
