As a Regional KYC & Control Product Manager at Wise, you’ll drive the development and implementation of frictionless KYC and control solutions for the US and Canada. You will work cross-functionally with compliance, engineering, and regional teams. Your focus will be to increase conversion during onboarding and verification while reducing risks and keeping regulatory compliance.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:
Lead the execution of KYC product roadmap for the US and Canada.
Discover and test new solutions to identify customers and prevent fraud (such as fraud consortiums, and eKYC solutions)
Partner with engineering, operations, and customer support teams to improve user journeys and reduce friction.
Ensure fraud controls are working, tested and improved
Analyze data to identify trends, improve processes, and mitigate fincrime risks. This is a data heavy role.
Collaborate with compliance stakeholders to ensure Wise stays compliant and up to speed with evolving KYC requirements.
About you:
Analytical and Quick Thinking: Ability to reason and make swift decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Quantitative Expertise: Strong background in Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Data Science, or Computer Science, using numbers to explain complex concepts.
Technical Proficiency: Solid foundation in STEM disciplines, with experience in tools like MATLAB, Python, R, and SQL for data analysis.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Comfortable with large datasets, extracting meaningful insights to inform business strategies.
Product Development Experience: Proven track record of building and shipping products, integrating data insights into actionable strategies.
Business Acumen and Collaboration: Strong understanding of business operations and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
What we offer:
RSU's in a rapidly growing company + 401k with up to a 4% match
Medical, dental, & vision insurance – including Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, and an EAP program
Flexible working model – a mix of working from home and from the office
25 days PTO, 15 sick days, 11 holidays, 5 compassionate leave days, 3 paid “Me” days and a paid volunteer day, annually
A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years + 18-weeks of paid parental leave, after a year with us
2025 Austin BuiltIn Best Award winner for Best Places to Work and Best Large Places to Work
For 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.
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