Sr. Compliance Manager

Were looking for a Senior Compliance Manager to help scale our LATAM Compliance this critical leadership role youll partner deeply with Product and cross-functional teams to deliver compliance programs that not only manage risk but directly support our business growth and performance.

In this role youll be responsible for managing regulatory compliance in one of our most complex regulatory markets. You will empower our local entities to meet regulatory expectations through a robust compliance strategy high-level team leadership and strategic engagement with local regulators including the Central Bank of Brazil. You will act as a key business enabler balancing innovation with governance to protect our operational licenses and support sustainable growth.

If youre passionate about building systems that make financial compliance smart scalable and transparentand youre excited to work at the intersection of tech and regulationwed love to hear from you.

Qualifications :

As a Compliance Senior Manager youll play a pivotal role in ensuring Wises adherence to regulatory requirements while sustainably growing the business.  Your responsibilities will include:

• Stay on the forefront of key regulatory changes managing impact analysis of changes applicable to Payment Institutions and FX Brokers keeping a robust framework to manage and track changes.

• Ensure proactive and effective communication with stakeholders on regulatory changes relevant to our Brazilian entities.

• Drive coordination and follow-up with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory implementations are tracked until conclusion.

• Provide strategic support and advice to stakeholders on local regulations.

• Oversee regulatory assessments for new products.

• Oversee regulatory reporting obligations.

• Ensure local policies are in place and up to date reflecting local and global requirements.

• Lead mentor and develop a Regulatory Compliance dedicated team.

• Support on liaising with local regulators including the Central Bank of Brazil.

About you: 

• 6 years of relevant experience in Regulatory Compliance Financial Crime Compliance (AML/CTF/CPF) or a related internal/external audit function within the Financial services or Fintech sectors. 

• Demonstrated experience in managing compliance programs or relevant compliance projects particularly in a cross-border or multi-jurisdictional context and in-depth knowledge of the Brazilian regulatory landscape for payment institutions and foreign exchange (FX).

• Proven leadership experience and an experienced strategic thinker being able to mentor and develop a team.

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills being able to articulate complex compliance concepts risks and solutions clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

• Ability to adapt rapidly to an evolving regulatory environment and business priorities effectively managing change and its impact on compliance programs.

• Experience in interaction with regulators.

• International certifications on Governance Compliance or Financial crime prevention is a plus.

Were people without borders without judgment or prejudice too. We want to work with the best people no matter their background. So if youre passionate about learning new things and keen to join our mission youll fit right in.

Also qualifications arent that important to us. If youve got great experience and youre great at articulating your thinking wed like to hear from you.

And because we believe that diverse teams build better products wed especially love to hear from you if youre from an under-represented demographic.

Additional Information :

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

Were 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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time