Card Scheme Compliance Manager at Wise

This role is based out of Singapore and has the unique opportunity to have a direct impact on Wise’s card product and our cardholders, globally.  As our Card Scheme Compliance Manager, you will be expected to: • Keep abreast of scheme requirements and changes impacting us, and advise the product stakeholders accordingly • Translating scheme rules for Product, Engineering, Operational and Business teams into understandable requirements • Maintaining compliance registry/matrix to ensure Wise products are compliant with Scheme rules as well as horizon scanning and planning for upcoming mandates. • Empowering teams with tools and knowledge through collaboration and training sessions to ensure compliance is a key part of the product development and maintenance processes. • Lead and manage engagements with the schemes in a manner that safeguards and advances the company’s core interests. • Support product on requirements and scope of change, in order to comply with relevant requirements in the context of issues and problems that are raised during normal business activities • Work hand in hand with product stakeholders to identify and manage any financial risk including managing extensions or waivers. • Develop, implement, and execute compliance testing/monitoring, continuous assurance, and reportingKey Skills required to succeed: • Project Management: Experience in managing project-based initiatives, which includes prioritisation of tasks and impact analysis. • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Capability to independently investigate transaction processing behaviors and identify areas for improvement. • Understanding of Card Payment Systems: Deep knowledge of the card payment landscape, including Visa and Mastercard regulations. • Mandates Interpretation: Ability to interpret and translate scheme rules for Product, Engineering, Operations, and Business teams, into actionable insights. • Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in monitoring and building health and compliance metrics. • Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate effectively with card product stakeholders and scheme partners to provide support and insights. • Stakeholder Management: Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to support product improvements. • Continuous Improvement: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements based on findings, and contribute to the development of best practices and standard operating procedures.