Head of Regional Payment Operations - LATAM & MEA

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.

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Are you ready to shape the future of payments in Latin America, Middle East & Africa and beyond?

We’re seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Regional Payment Operations to lead our teams across Latin American and Middle East & African corridors. You’ll play a key leadership role within our global Payment Operations group, directly managing senior function leads and indirectly overseeing over 40+ professionals.

This role is perfect for someone with deep knowledge of  payment systems,  and a passion for automation, compliance, and operational scalability. You’ll work alongside Product, Engineering, Banking, Treasury, and other critical stakeholders to ensure we deliver seamless payment services to customers across the world.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Build, lead and grow high-performing payment operations teams

• Ensure compliance and SLA excellence across multiple currencies and schemes

• Drive efficiency and scalability through AI, automation, and process transformation

• Partner cross-functionally to scale our payments infrastructure

Must-Have:

• 5+ years total in payments or ops leadership roles in a Global environment

• 3+ years managing leaders of teams

• Domain knowledge of payment schemes

• Experience scaling ops orgs via automation and AI

• Strong compliance and risk management awareness

• Background in financial services (FinTech, PSPs, banks)

• Excellent cross-functional stakeholder communication

 

Nice-to-Have:

• Product background or experience launching payment products

• AI/ML or automation tools experience in ops

• Technical understanding of APIs or system architecture

• Led international teams or expansion projects

*Please note, only resumes provided in English will be considered*

Our Benefits:

🚀 RSU’s in a rapidly growing company

💻 Flexible working model – During the first six months, you’ll be in office most days of the week to become fully immersed in Wise’s culture and ways of working. After the initial period, you’ll be in office at least 3 days per week. 

💪 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

🚌 Transportation vouchers

🍕 Meal (708 BRL per month) and food (1,166 BRL per month) vouchers

🏋️ TotalPass access to 3,500 gyms and studios throughout Brazil

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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.

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