Compliance Assurance Manager

Location: Global

Team: General

About the Role

Wise is a global technology company revolutionizing how the world moves and manages money with min fees, max ease, and full speed. As a Compliance Assurance Manager in our LATAM Compliance Oversight team based in São Paulo, you'll be pivotal in managing regulatory obligations for consumer compliance and financial crime (KYC, AML, Sanctions, Fraud) across our LATAM entities. You'll implement compliance testing and monitoring plans, oversee processes and controls, and collaborate with teams to drive scalable product growth fully compliant with regulations—building smart, transparent systems at the tech-regulation intersection. Your mission is to ensure Wise's adherence through second-line monitoring and testing: develop product knowledge, execute regional plans identifying improvements, own strategic projects, design processes for remediation, and collaborate on high-impact LATAM initiatives. With 5+ years in compliance or audit, Brazilian regulatory expertise, and skills in risks, analytics, project management, and innovation, you'll thrive in this autonomous role passionate about efficient, data-driven compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of Wise’s products and collaborate with teams to review controls and regulatory framework
• Support creation and execution of monitoring and testing plans for LATAM, identifying improvements and strengthening compliance
• Own new strategic projects within the compliance assurance program, aligning with organizational goals
• Design new processes and drive remediation of control gaps or enhancements across teams
• Collaborate on cross-team projects delivering impact and growth for LATAM
• Oversee assurance of processes and controls for consumer compliance and financial crime (KYC, AML, Sanctions, Fraud)
• Actively partner with teams to drive strategic product growth in a scalable, compliant manner
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements through second-line monitoring and testing

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance (AML/CTF/CPF) or related internal/external audit in Financial services or Fintech
• Demonstrated experience leading compliance programs or significant projects in cross-border or multi-jurisdictional contexts
• In-depth knowledge of Brazilian regulatory landscape for payments, e-money, or investments

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Confluence, Jira, and GRC platforms
• Experience working with international teams and global regulatory environments
• Experience interacting with regulatory bodies and managing examinations
• International certifications in Governance, Risk and Compliance, or Financial Crime

Required Skills

• Expert understanding of risks and controls in digital payments and cross-border transactions
• Strong analytical skills to interpret regulations and develop compliance strategies
• Proficiency in assessing control environments and recommending enhancements
• Project management to own complex compliance initiatives from start to review
• Clear communication of complex concepts to diverse audiences including senior management
• Ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Passion for leveraging technology and data analytics for compliance efficiency
• Collaboration with product, engineering, and data teams on innovative solutions
• Autonomous operation with strong decision-making in evolving environments

Benefits

• RSUs (stock options)
• Flexible working
• Parental leave
• Learning budget
• Paid sabbatical after 4 years
• Health insurance
• Company retreat
• Wise card

Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce.