Latin America Government Relations Manager

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred

• Direct experience in fintech, payments, or technology policy.
• Advanced degree in economics, finance, law, or a related field relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

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.

Nice to have

Experience working with multiple policymakers and regulators, especially beyond Mexico and Brazil.

Knowledge of Wise’s products.

*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. If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs . Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram .

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 .