LATAM Financial Risk Manager
LATAM Financial Risk Manager
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Job Description
Wise is looking for a capable and enthusiastic Financial Risk Specialist to join our team in So Paulo. The Financial 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 hardearned money with the worlds first platform to offer true multicurrency 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! (More info below! )
Heres how youll make an impact as a Financial Risk Specialist:
- Daily 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 report
- 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 or develop a form of management that raises the level of risk and control mindset
- Work close to 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 to the defined risk appetite (RAS)
- Support
- Raise awareness of risks to the company
- Prepare presentations to local and group risk committees
This role would be great for someone who has:
- Background 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 work 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 and experience in analysing data to extract patterns and trends to better understand risk and emerging risk exposures
- Ability to create reports summaries presentations and process documents to display results
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at the same time to complete work
- You must already be legally authorized to work in So Paulo Brazil and youre required to be physically based in Brazil
It would be ideal but not essential if you had:
Business related bachelors degree and risk management certification (i.e. RMIA Certified Risk Management Practitioner FRM Financial Risk Management etc)
Key Benefits:
- RSUs in a rapidly growing company after a year with us
- An annual selfdevelopment budget
- Health and dental allowance for you and your dependents
- Companypaid: Life Insurance and an EAP program
- Paid time off: 30 days vacation 3 Me days 1 volunteer day annually
- A paid 6week sabbatical leave after four years
- 18weeks of paid parental leave after a year with us and child care assistance
- TotalPass access to 3500 gyms and studios throughout Brazil
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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.
Every Wiser should feel that they can be themselves at work.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected empowered to share their contributions towards mission zero and able to progress in their careers.
Having diverse teams that reflect our diverse customer base helps us build a better product. We can be more creative and empathetic to our customers needs and make sure we leave noone behind on our journey to missionzero.
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.
If you want to find out more about what its like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
