Due Diligence Area Lead

Company Description 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 Description KYC Area Lead directs and manages an assigned group of Wise KYC teams, including their objectives and initiatives. Responsible for the assigned group of KYC teams productivity, quality and staffing in accordance to required demand.  A KYC Area Lead, in collaboration with Wise Central Functions, implements policies and procedures that continuously improve the utilisation, quality and cost efficiency of the assigned group of KYC teams.  Additionally, KYC Area Lead manages resource allocation decision-making and planning for a given group of KYC Senior Team Leads. Aligns group of KYC teams operations activities and initiatives to support and enhances the objectives of the wider KYC Organisation Ensures adherence to Regional, Global KYC and Wise operational standards. Creates operational strategies and specific objectives for the sub-functions and runs local budgets/policies/procedures to support the operational infrastructure. Approves and participates in developing Wise culture, process and performance improvements for the assigned teams.  Job scope usually includes either leading Wise KYC in Sao Paolo to ensure its appropriate staffing, employee engagement and full compliance with local country regulations or leading a group of cross-office teams for a specific customer problem or segment with similar functions of appropriate staffing and employee engagement. Reports to the Head of KYC Function. KPIs Decision Accuracy QA critical error pass rate Reach SLA Resolution SLA Reviews per hour Occupancy Engagement Voluntary & Internal attrition Planning Ensures team resource and operational strategy is in place with a 6-month horizon which is aligned and cascaded from Global KYC plans. Assists in Quarterly Planning sessions and cascades the initiatives and targets from to the assigned group of teams. Sets OKRs for the assigned group of teams and establishes control mechanisms to track success. Ensures group’s of teams delivery in accordance with the defined KYC Regional / Customer Segment Strategy. Operations Lead and develop a team of senior operational leaders to enhance performance by setting clear accountable performance measures. Reduction of the cost to serve through applying cost-efficient solutions within the assigned teams or locations (Performance and Compensation Management, Automation, etc.) Enhance the Productivity, Quality and Efficiency for the assigned teams. Use Customer Insight and Root Cause Analytics to identify potential improvements in a defined area, specified by the Head of KYC Function. Define, negotiate and agree the effective utilisation of resources in line with service specifications, working with, or being responsible for resource with planning, analyst and reporting team to plan the required resource in conjunction with business objectives and service level agreements. Continually support improvements and change management. Drive quality and consistency of KYC in the assigned group of teams. People management Responsible for the immediate report group (KYC Senior Team leads) and the assigned group of teams as a whole engagement, motivation and employee retention. Ensures the immediate report group (KYC Senior Team leads) and an assigned group of KYC team as a whole are equipped with all the necessary tools, trainings and support to perform their daily people management and operational tasks Leads interviews and makes hiring decisions, communicates job expectations during the hiring process for the immediate report group (KYC Senior Team Leads). Provides effective feedback via regular 1-1s, biyearly GrowWise; propose compensation changes for Senior Leads, approves compensation changes for the assigned group of teams. Support KYC Senior Team Leaders in setting actionable goals that enable their growth in Wise. Relationship management Working with, but not limited to, Service Experience team, Workforce Management and Scheduling Team, Vendor Management Team and the Product Team to plan the required resource aligned with business objectives and service levels Represents the KYC teams on a particular site or group of sites within Wise organisation. Budgeting Responsible for the assigned team budget utilisation and adherence to set targets during the defined financial period Audit/Regulatory compliance Accountable for ensuring full regulatory compliance and legal labour requirements. Capacity management Collaborates with KYC Operations leadership to understand the organisation's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. Identifies staffing and recruiting needs and opportunities in accordance to KYC hiring forecast; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management in collaboration with Recruitment team. Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, team training, initiatives, and surveys to achieve and maintain the required headcount for the assigned location or group of teams. Monitors and ensures the organisation's compliance with local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance. Qualifications Requires at least 2+ years in senior leadership position, and minimum 5+ years in operations. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certification is a plus. Proven experience in due diligence, risk management, or compliance, preferably in a leadership role. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound judgments. Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks and industry best practices. Additional Information 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 . Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on and .