Compliance Operations Manager
Wise (company site, opens in a new tab)4+ yrsHyderabadOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 12–22 LPA
Posted 16h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Make decisions on high-risk customer cases requiring Senior Manager approval within APAC entities.
- Own and update escalation criteria for Senior Manager approval, overseeing Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) quality and reporting to MLROs.
- Collaborate across teams (Operations, Compliance, Product, Banking) to advise on KYC/CDD matters and drive process improvements in customer due diligence.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 4 years experience in Financial Crime Operations or Compliance focused on customer due diligence and risk assessments.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulations in APAC markets (such as Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore).
- Experience with senior manager level decision-making, regulatory inspections/audits, and FIU reporting.
- Role based in Hyderabad with flexibility to work shifts including weekends to support APAC regions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced both in first line FinCrime operational roles and compliance advisory (second line of defence) within financial services or fintech.
- Able to manage regulatory compliance and oversight for multiple APAC jurisdictions, with commercial and risk management awareness.
- Strong project management and communication skills with ability to independently drive process improvements and collaborate cross-functionally.