Senior Risk Manager (Assets)

Social network you want to login/join with:Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world''s money.For everyone, everywhere.More about and .Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a Senior Risk Manager to join the EU and UK Wise Risk team and focus on enabling our Wise Assets product to meet its strategic objectives. This is a second line role and will report into the Head of Risk - EU and UK.
What you’ll be doingYou will partner with the Head of Risk - EU and UK and the wider Risk organisation in effectively delivering the Risk Management program for the Wise Assets product. You will be involved in all aspects related to Risk Management such as:
Risk Management Policies, frameworks and assessmentsReview, update and approval of policies owned by Risk Management (2LOD), ensuring these continue to meet business, stakeholder and regulatory expectationsHelping to draft policies where gaps are identified, socialising as appropriate internally and seeing through to committee approval and implementationImplement the Enterprise Risk Methodology and Framework Policies, utilised for risk calculations across the company and localise these to meet EU and UK requirementsGuide and oversight risk assessments completed for the Wise Assets business, including completion of risk assessments where requiredResponsible globally to compile risk insights from all regions for input into Global Group committees for effective risk management reporting, leveraging data to provide informed risk profiles and actionable insightsCompile periodic risk reporting to the Wise Assets EU and UK governance committees, ensuring reports are data based, risks are well understood and appropriate actions are taken to reduce unacceptable exposuresReporting on instances where the risk management framework has not been properly implemented or is not functioning as expectedReporting on risks trending outside of the defined appetite or are not aligning with the established risk profileProvide qualitative and quantitative reporting on issues and incidents impacting the Wise Asset EU and UK business, including remediation plans, progress updates and escalation where requiredAssist risk/control owners, product managers and wider parts of the group in correctly utilising the risk management methodologyDrive the mapping of controls and oversight control assurance activities to ensure controls are operating effectivelyDeep dive product solutions, providing risk advice on optimal risk mitigation strategies to support growthHelping to track and deliver progress against our EU and UK Risk Management programme, including execution, and remediation milestonesMonitoring the output of internal audit and 2nd LOD oversight functions and coordinating any inputs needed from Risk in the matters of issue/incident remediation plans that impact standing risk exposuresOwn issue management for the Wise Assets product, driving remediation plans with 1LOD stakeholder, highlighting progress against risk remediation plans and ensuring Wise Assets proactively remediates risk in line with policy and standards established for the groupEnsuring that the Wise Assets business is appropriately complying with regulations applicable to 2LOD risk teams and that the function operates suitable systems and controls. This would also include your involvement in driving efficiency where possible through automation, tooling and process improvementsKeeping up to date with industry developments and regulations relating to risk governanceDevelop and coordinate the delivery of risk training across Wise Assets EU and UK with the support of the widerrisk organisationLiaise with the global risk functions as well peer regional business units as appropriate
What you’ll bring:7-12 years of experience in risk management for EU and/or UK financial services institutionsPreferable experience working in a 2LOD risk management role for Investment companies in the EUExperience implementing enterprise risk management programs for financial services institutionsExperience aligning to the other key risks across the risk taxonomy, including operational, financial and strategic risk as well as intersecting risksA strong understanding of systems, management information, and reporting systemsA demonstrated track record of second line of defence independence and challenge/ escalation where concerns are feltAn ability to work independently and flexibly within a fast-moving environmentAdditional Information#LI-SLFor everyone, everywhere. We''re people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. 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.Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.If you want to find out more about what it''s like to work at Wise visit.Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on and.
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