Compliance Senior Specialist at WISE in Hyderabad, Telangana, India

companyDescription 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 our mission and what we offer. jobDescription We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Compliance Specialist to assist the Compliance Officer in India. This role will provide critical support in filing reports to the RBI, regulatory horizon scanning, project management, and identification and remediation of compliance issues. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Compliance Officer handling regulatory compliance, to ensure policies and practices adhere to local regulations and compliance standards. Your mission: Wise in India operates under multiple RBI licenses, including Payment Aggregator (Cross-Border) and Authorised Dealer Category II, requiring strong adherence to applicable payment system regulations and FEMA requirements. In this role, you will be closely involved in supporting regulatory compliance across these frameworks, including assisting with obligations arising from existing licenses as well as contributing to initiatives related to new license applications, licence updates, and regulatory restructuring as the business expands its product offerings. Manage regulatory reportings accurately, in a timely manner, ensuring all submissions are meeting the requirements. Respond to information requests from the regulator or auditors or internal stakeholders Perform horizon scanning and maintain/ update our Regulatory Obligations Register (ROR) based on latest regulatory notifications. Review applicability and impact of new regulations and share the same with internal stakeholders. Work with different teams on implementation of regulations. Drafting policies/manuals and ensuring they are always up to date Propose and lead projects to improve controls via training, process, or product improvements Proactively identify gaps and lead any remediation plans to ensure controls are effective Organise and securely store all regulatory communications in both physical and digital repositories for easy access and compliance, ensuring all submissions are organised and accessible. Lead regulatory audits and inspections. Access and navigate regulatory filing portals to track, trace, and manage deliverables, filings, and reporting requirements. Support Compliance Officer Assist Compliance Officer in India in managing both internal and external projects to ensure alignment with evolving regulations. Monitor compliance risks and KPIs, adhoc support for FinCrime matters, coordinate periodic governance and stakeholder review meetings, maintain robust compliance frameworks and documentation, and support liaison efforts during audits (internal, external, and regulatory). Support implementation of global projects in the Indian context and assist global teams with compliance-related requests. Depending on the compliance programme and criticality, lead or participate in specific and thematic compliance reviews. Qualifications You should have 4 to 7 years of experience in regulatory compliance, regulatory reporting, or related compliance roles, preferably within fintech, payments, cross-border remittance, or financial services environments. Experience in monitoring and interpreting regulatory guidelines. Experience working independently, pragmatic and is able to navigate working culture at Wise. Eager to adapt swiftly in a new environment and always willing to learn new things. CA, CS, MBA (Finance), or Law Graduate or a bachelor’s degree in related field. In depth knowledge of the general regulatory framework in India. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. qualifications additionalInformation 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. If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.