As a business grows from one currency pair to dozens, Foreign Exchange (FX) control transforms from a simple accounting check into a critical operational risk. The complexity isn’t in the math—it’s in the scale, consistency, and velocity of data. My time building financial controls at Wise was an “Aha!” moment in simplicity: while the principles […]
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In our last post, we explored what FX risk is and why it matters to businesses of all sizes. The core takeaway was that to manage this risk, you first have to understand and measure your exposure. But what does that look like in practice? The first step in any risk management strategy is to
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In my work, I’ve seen foreign exchange (FX) risk impact businesses of all sizes—from a small firm buying parts from outside its main business currency area to a multi-billion dollar fintech like Wise. It’s a common misconception that FX risk only matters to large, multinational corporations and that it’s an “accounting thing”. The truth is,
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The Problem: When Millions of FX Movements Go Unexplained When I first joined Wise, my role as a margin assurance controller plunged me into a world of complex financial dynamics. We were a fast-growing fintech, processing billions of transactions in over 50 currencies across dozens of legal entities. From day one, it was clear that
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Cash flow is the heartbeat of any business. It’s not just about profits on paper; it’s about the money in your bank, today and tomorrow. Managing it well gives you control and lets you sleep at night. But managing it poorly? That’s a fast track to stress and missed opportunities. On this post, I want
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In early 2020, I was handed a new challenge: build a team from scratch to manage critical financial functions at my first fintech job, Wise. I faced three major hurdles: I had never led a team directly, we were a team of two with a huge goal, and a global pandemic was forcing us to
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For two years as a Product Manager at Wise, I focused on financial infrastructure, tackling everything from ledgering to automation. My biggest lesson? Projects have a start and an end, but the best ones serve an evolving vision. I want to share a few insights on how I turn a vague idea into a project
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