As a Senior Manager at Wise, I've focused on nurturing critical partnerships, while designing and implementing global Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) controls for the first time at Wise.- Led the assessment and selection of key partnerships, ensuring they align with Wise's goals.- Spearheaded the establishment of TPRM controls to enhance compliance and mitigate risks.- Managed the onboarding process for strategic partners, ensuring smooth integration.-Led negotiations with business critical third parties, resulting in significant savings, that directly contribute to Wise's mission and our commitment to Wise customers.- Collaborated closely with internal teams to tailor TPRM solutions to our needs.- Stayed updated on industry best practices to continuously improve our risk management strategies.

- Led the evaluation and selection process for FinCrime automation vendors, ensuring alignment with Wise's compliance objectives and regulatory requirements.- Managed relationships with tooling vendors, overseeing contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and compliance with service level agreements.- Facilitated manual outsourcing vendor partnerships, streamlining processes and enhancing operational effectiveness.- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define requirements and facilitate seamless integration of FinCrime tools into Wise's infrastructure.- Stayed abreast of industry developments and emerging technologies to identify innovative solutions that enhance Wise's FinCrime detection and prevention capabilities.

- Conducted thorough Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), Adverse Media and Sanctions screenings as a Screening Agent at Wise.- Identified and mitigated potential risks associated with PEPs to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations.- Executed comprehensive due diligence checks and analyzed customer profiles to safeguard Wise's integrity and reputation.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance risk management strategies.