Treasury - Operational Risk Controller

Company Description Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Job Description More about our mission and what we offer. As our Treasury Controller for Operational Risk, you’ll be at the heart of our mission—building a safer, more resilient financial network for millions of global customers. This newly created role offers you the chance to make a genuine difference as we scale up, launch new products, and prepare for our US listing. This role is your springboard to build a best-in‑class Treasury risk environment at a company that’s scaling at pace. Your work will touch nearly every part of Wise—enabling ambitious growth, keeping our platform secure, and building trust with millions of people and businesses worldwide. You’ll work alongside high‑performing colleagues, make decisions that matter from day one, and help shape the future of the world’s money movement. Your Mission Shape the future of Treasury: design and build our Treasury operational risk framework to identify, measure and report on operational risk. Coordinate the design and implementation of effective internal first line controls within our Treasury operations team, spanning Treasury money movement, FX execution and engineering teams. Drive Change Through Insight: identify, measure, and report on operational risks—developing impactful Key Risk Indicators and dashboards for Wise leadership. Own End‑to‑End Solutions: deliver process improvements, coordinate with teams to implement and test business continuity plans, and embed risk management and effective control environments in everything we do. Fuel Innovation: partner with world‑class engineers and product leaders to streamline processes and support the launch of game‑changing financial products. Act as a trusted advisor to Treasury and Product teams by supporting new product launches, designing reporting capabilities and advising on appropriate risk appetite. Ensure the operating environment is scalable and ready to service ambitious product plans. Lead with influence: chair the Treasury Operational Risk Committee, driving group‑level discussions, shaping risk culture, and ensuring Wise remains resilient and compliant on the global stage. Make a company‑wide impact: support regulatory submissions and critical audits as we transition to SOX compliance and public markets, helping Wise become the standard for operational excellence in fintech. Qualifications Practical experience designing, implementing and monitoring operational risk controls within fast‑paced or high‑volume environments. Strong understanding of risk frameworks, internal controls and delivering on compliance requirements (FIN, SOX, etc.). Ability to influence, challenge and collaborate with stakeholders from Treasury, Product, Operations and Engineering. Commercial acumen: balance risk with speed and innovation. Passion for problem‑solving and delivering change with a proactive, solution‑focused mindset. Prior experience in Treasury, Finance or regulated environments is a plus but not essential; curiosity and willingness to learn matter most. Strong written and verbal communication skills; data skills (SQL/Python) are a plus. Additional Information For everyone, everywhere. We’re people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We’re proud to have a truly international team and celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and ensure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute toward 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 at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance Location: London, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr