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Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Banking Operations Governance Team Lead to to lead one of our Banking Operations Governance teams.
Banking Operations Governance is a control-critical function that helps Wise manage banking partner access, signatory governance, partner due diligence, portal administration, documentation, and operational control evidence as we scale. The team sits between global strategy and day-to-day execution, making sure our banking partner operations are safe, consistent, well-documented, and scalable.
As Team Lead, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of Specialists, managing operational performance, improving governance processes, and helping the team move from manual, reactive work toward clearer, more proactive operating models. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can combine people leadership, operational discipline, stakeholder management, and strong judgment in ambiguous environments.
In this role, you will:
Lead a team of Banking Operations Governance Specialists, focusing on consistent team performance while actively supporting the professional growth and development of each team member
Manage team workload, capacity, SLA performance and quality, making sure urgent work is handled without losing sight of control quality and long-term improvement
Act as the first level escalation point for the team as well as stakeholders in the organization, providing guidance and resolution for complex operational matters
Monitor and report against team performance metrics while managing team resources and their relevant skills, ensuring at all times a high-quality, high-speed workflow with optimal coverage;
Ensure team readiness to handle unexpected situations and guarantee process documentation and improvement within your area
Implement comprehensive governance frameworks that establish standardized processes for banking operations, follow formal SLAs and review procedures, implement proactive monitoring systems to prevent operational gaps, and develop documentation standards that ensure regulatory compliance and eliminate inefficiencies;
Establish robust financial and access controls by ensuring accurate partner access management and signatory controls are implemented;
Manage key stakeholder relationships by actively collaborating with internal teams, product, engineering, and external banking partners to implement governance frameworks, resolve complex escalated issues, maintain operational integrity, and drive continuous improvements in banking operations.
You’ll be a strong fit if you have:
At least 2 years of people leadership or formal team leadership experience, ideally in Operations, Risk, Governance, Compliance, Financial Services, or another control-sensitive environment.
Experience managing team performance, workload, prioritisation, quality and delivery against SLAs or operational KPIs.
A track record of coaching and developing people, including supporting performance, building capability and creating clarity in ambiguous situations
Experience in identifying process gaps and turning them into practical improvements, documentation, operating rhythms or governance frameworks
Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate trade-offs, manage expectations and challenge scope constructively
Good analytical judgment: you can use data, spreadsheets, dashboards or operational metrics to understand capacity, performance, quality and risk
Strong ownership and resilience: you can make progress in messy or unclear environments without waiting for everything to be perfectly defined
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex operational issues clearly
A collaborative leadership style: you build trust, invite challenge and help people succeed without avoiding difficult conversations
Nice to have:
Experience in banking operations, access management, partner governance, risk controls, audit-readiness or due diligence
Experience working with external partners, especially banks or regulated financial institutions
Familiarity with process mapping, RACI, control frameworks, operational dashboards or continuous improvement methods
Experience building or improving a team, process or operating model during a period of growth or change
Additional Information
Please submit your resume in English. We want to be sure we give everyone's application a fair review! Resumes in Portuguese will not be consider.
This is a hybrid position located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and not fully remote (minimum 3 days at office). You must be able to commute to the office or open to relocation
- 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
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Skills Required
- At least 2 years of people leadership or formal team leadership experience
- Experience in operations, risk, governance, compliance, financial services, or another control-sensitive environment
- Experience managing team performance, workload, prioritization, quality, and delivery against SLAs or operational KPIs
- Track record of coaching and developing people, supporting performance, building capability, and creating clarity in ambiguous situations
- Experience identifying process gaps and implementing practical improvements, documentation, operating rhythms, or governance frameworks
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including communicating trade-offs, managing expectations, and constructively challenging scope
- Analytical judgment using data, spreadsheets, dashboards, or operational metrics to understand capacity, performance, quality, and risk
- Strong ownership and resilience in unclear or changing environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative leadership style, including trust-building, inviting challenge, and handling difficult conversations
- Experience in banking operations, access management, partner governance, risk controls, audit readiness, or due diligence
- Experience working with external partners, especially banks or regulated financial institutions
- Familiarity with process mapping, RACI, control frameworks, operational dashboards, or continuous improvement methods
- Experience building or improving a team, process, or operating model during growth or change
- Ability to work in a hybrid role in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with at least three office days weekly, or relocate
- Resume submitted in English
Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly accessible through RSUs granted to all employees in addition to salary, aligning rewards with company performance. This company‑wide ownership stance is consistently highlighted in the benefits descriptions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is notably generous, with a global minimum of 33 days and 36 days listed for U.S. locations. After four years, a six‑week paid sabbatical plus a £1,000 stipend further strengthens time‑away benefits.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle support includes work‑from‑anywhere for up to 90 days per year after six months, flexible working principles, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Extras like three annual “Me Days” and a professional‑development allowance add quality‑of‑life value.
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What We Do
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies. In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.
Why Work With Us
We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.
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