Latin America Government Relations Manager
The LatAm Government Relations Manager will be the first point of contact for government relations across the region and will communicate with the wider Wise LatAm teams on policy-related developments execute government relations strategy and design proactive campaigns to influence upcoming policy actions to improve the product for our customers. As the first LatAm-focused GR person youll play a foundational role in building Wises policy and government engagement in the region.
This is an individual-contributor role where youll know how to navigate the political landscape in key LatAm jurisdictions notably Mexico and Brazil to generate policy outcomes that benefit our customers. Youll be a key interlocutor with policymakers legislators and regulators in the region. Youll work to advance our mission to build the best way to move and manage the worlds money and ensure the onboarding and payment processes are as frictionless as possible for our customers.
Youll represent Wise in industry groups and civil society organizations translate complex policy developments to cross-team colleagues and Wise leadership and support Environmental Social and Governance compliance processes. You will advocate for our G20 Scorecard Reports and for progress on direct access and price transparency the two pillars of the G20 Cross Border Payments Roadmap.
Youll be based in our São Paulo office and sit within the GR Americas team based in Washington D.C. You will primarily work with banking public relations product compliance and legal colleagues as well as other GR colleagues around the world as part of our global Government Relations team. Youre expected to make regular travels to Mexico City and Brasilia and occasional travels to other LatAm cities. Some travel to London (UK) Austin New York (USA) and Tallinn (Estonia) is also expected.
About you:
Passionate: Youll be a skilled advocate and deeply passionate about Wise our Mission and delivering for our customers.
Political and/or policy experience: Youll have deep Mexico and Brazil political and/or policy experience and demonstrate the ability to work in financial services.
Focused on outcomes: Youll need an entrepreneurial mindset to thrive. Youll be focused on driving outcomes to benefit our customers.
Proactive: Youll show that you can take action and use your initiative to identify and solve problems.
Without borders: Youre curious about other cultures have a global mindset and though the role is Brazil-based you are prepared to spend time abroad for work.
Coalition builder: Youll understand how to leverage relationships create connections and ultimately build coalitions with industry consumers and governments.
Qualifications :
Experience required:
5 years of relevant experience in government politics or public policy and government relations roles.
A track record of working effectively in Mexico and Brazil political/policy/government environments related to the financial services industry.
A proven record of relevant interactions with public authorities members of Congress and regulators in Mexico and Brazil.
Good understanding of the issues that matter most to non-bank payment service providers and the related regulatory landscape.
Proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese spoken and written and a demonstrated working knowledge of English.
Strong communication skills with experience drafting policy positions and preparing briefings.
Nice to have:
Direct experience in fintech payments or technology policy.
Experience working with multiple policymakers and regulators especially beyond Mexico and Brazil.
Advanced degree in economics finance law or a related field relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
Knowledge of Wises products.
Additional Information :
*Please note only resumes provided in English will be considered*
Our Benefits:
RSUs in a rapidly growing company
Flexible working model
An annual self-development budget
Health and dental allowance for you and your dependents
Company-paid: Life Insurance and an EAP program
Paid time off: 30 days vacation 3 Me days 1 volunteer day annually
A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years
8-weeks of paid parental leave after a year with us and child care assistance
Transportation vouchers
Food (730 BRL per month) and meal (1188 BRL per month) vouchers
TotalPass access to 3500 gyms and studios throughout Brazil
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1