Latin America Government Relations Manager

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

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, you’ll play a foundational role in building Wise’s policy and government engagement in the region. 

This is an individual-contributor role where you’ll know how to navigate the political landscape in key LatAm jurisdictions, notably Mexico and Brazil, to generate policy outcomes that benefit our customers. You’ll be a key interlocutor with policymakers, legislators, and regulators in the region. You’ll work to advance our mission to build the best way to move and manage the world's money and ensure the onboarding and payment processes are as frictionless as possible for our customers. 

You’ll 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. 

You’ll 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. You’re 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: You’ll be a skilled advocate and deeply passionate about Wise, our Mission, and delivering for our customers.

• Political and/or policy experience: You’ll have deep Mexico and Brazil political and/or policy experience and demonstrate the ability to work in financial services.

• Focused on outcomes: You’ll need an entrepreneurial mindset to thrive. You’ll be focused on driving outcomes to benefit our customers.

• Proactive: You’ll show that you can take action and use your initiative to identify and solve problems.

• Without borders: You’re 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: You’ll 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 Wise’s products.

Additional Information

*Please note, only resumes provided in English will be considered*

Our Benefits:

🚀 RSU’s 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 (1,188 BRL per month) vouchers

🏋️ TotalPass access to 3,500 gyms and studios throughout Brazil

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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