LATAM RISK SPECIALIST

LATAM Risk Specialist - The LATAM Risk Specialist will report directly to the country CRO, providing support and second line risk management advice and oversight to the specific entity and other countries in the Latin America region. Wise has already pioneered new ways for people to transfer money across borders and currencies. Our customers can also manage their hard-earned money with the worlds first platform to offer true multi-currency banking. Your mission is to help us and have a direct impact on Wises mission, while helping millions more potential customers save money by using Wise! Youll receive a competitive package including a competitive gross monthly salary, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) in a profitable company, and a wide array of other benefits! ResponsibilitiesDaily Monitoring of KRIs related to Financial Risks (Capital, Market and Liquidity Risk) Build Financial Risk Indicators, Reports and Policies (FX exposure, FX VAR, Intraday exposure, Liquidity Buffer, LCR, Basel Index, RWA) Build automated and robust processes for risk monitoring and reporting Prepare prudential and regulatory reports for countries in the Latam region related to Financial Risks Implement short and long term stress testing (Wind down plan, prudential forecast, etc) Define and implement metrics for evaluating and controlling financial risks, in line with group methodology Prepare and provide training for employees on Financial risk management Work closely with the first line of defense with a deep understanding of the business, supporting projects of new products and markets Ensure current risk profile is consistent with the defined risk appetite (RAS) Raise awareness of risks to the company Prepare presentations to local and group risk committees QualificationsBackground in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, with previous experience in Fintechs and Financial Institutions Experience working with financial risk requirements in Basel III/IV Advanced Knowledge of Excel (macro and VBA) Knowledge in Python and SQL Experience in working with financial risk regulatory requirements Fluent in English and Spanish, with strong communication skills (both written and oral) Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to understand new analytical concepts Ability to create reports, summaries, presentations, and process documents to display results Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at the same time Preferred QualificationsBusiness related bachelor's degree and risk management certification (i. e. RMIA Certified Risk Management Practitioner, FRM Financial Risk Management, etc) Key BenefitsRSUs in a rapidly growing company after a year with us Hybrid working model A combination of work-from-home and from the office Wisers can work remotely for 90 days a year 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 18-weeks of paid parental leave, after a year with us and child care assistance Meal (600 BRL per month) and food (968 BRL per month) vouchers TotalPass access to 3,500 gyms and studios throughout Brazil Salary and CompensationNo salary data published by the company, so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Python, Testing, and Non-Tech jobs that are similar: $50,000 $75,000/year. LocationSão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil #J-18808-Ljbffr