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Sumsub · 1 month ago

LATAM Government Relations Lead

Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance. The LATAM Government Relations Lead will support public policy and government relations across Latin America, focusing on fintech and digital identity regulation while collaborating with various teams to align advocacy with business goals.

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Responsibilities

Support Sumsub’s public policy and government relations strategy across Latin America, with a focus on fintech, cryptocurrency, DeFi, and digital identity regulation
Build and maintain relationships with regulators, government ministries, and Law enforcement to advocate for clear, fair, and innovation-friendly compliance frameworks
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across the region, identifying trends and providing actionable insights to global stakeholders
Collaborate with Sumsub’s Legal, Compliance, and Product teams to align policy advocacy with business goals and market-entry needs
Represent Sumsub in panels, roundtables, and conferences, articulating our thought leadership on compliance technology, digital trust, and risk management
Coordinate with Sumsub’s global government relations team to ensure regional alignment and knowledge sharing
Prepare policy briefings, speaking materials, and position papers to support internal and external communications

Qualification

Public policy experienceGovernment relations experienceFintech sector knowledgeBilingual communicationPublic speakingRelationship-building skillsRegulatory affairs experienceLATAM regulationsCompliance technology knowledge

Required

3–5 years of experience in public policy, government relations, or regulatory affairs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English
Confident public speaker, able to represent Sumsub at panels and industry events
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage effectively with policymakers and industry stakeholders
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% across LATAM and internationally

Preferred

Experience in fintech, gambling, crypto, or DeFi sectors strongly preferred
Exposure to LATAM regulatory frameworks or global compliance environments is a plus
Portuguese a plus

Benefits

Fully remote and flexible working schedule, with access to a coworking space (in some locations).
1 extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
7 additional days to enjoy the Christmas & New Year holidays.
7 days of sick leave (without the need for documentation).
Regular, fully covered team offsites to connect and collaborate.
Learning opportunities and support to attend industry events with the team.

Company

Sumsub

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One verification platform to secure the whole customer journey

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$37.5M
2022-12-15Series B· $30M
2019-12-08Series A· $6M
2017-10-19Seed· $1.5M

Leadership Team

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Andrew Sever
Co-founder & CEO
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Jacob Sever
Co-Founder, Chief innovation officer
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