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Accreditation & Compliance Manager, US

Wasserman, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Live specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music and entertainment. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

Job Overview We’re looking for an Accreditation & Compliance Manager to support the Accreditation process for the FIFA World Cup 2026. In this role, you’ll serve as the main point of contact between our team and FIFA, ensuring that all accreditation applications are submitted accurately, on time, and in compliance with tournament policies. This position is vital to ensuring smooth operational readiness and access management for all accredited personnel, aligning closely with FIFA’s Accreditation Client Group Management Team and operational leads.

This role is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity from January 12, 2026 - July 31, 2026.

What You’ll Do

Act as the primary liaison between our team and FIFA for all accreditation-related matters

Coordinate with FIFA Operational Leads to discuss staffing plans, accreditation needs, and access permissions

Guide applicants through the accreditation process or submit applications on their behalf within established deadlines

Identify appropriate accreditation pass types and communicate restrictions and permissions to organizational personnel

Verify all applicant information, including identification details, passport data, expiration dates, and required photographs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with FIFA accreditation standards

Identify and flag invalid, incomplete, or non-compliant data and proactively notify relevant parties, updating or correcting information to avoid delays in the accreditation process

Ensure all mandatory applicant data is submitted accurately and in accordance with operational timelines

Maintain detailed records of accreditation submissions and monitor progress to meet key submission milestones:

25% of applications submitted by 1 March 2026

50% by 1 April 2026

75% by 15 April 2026

95% by 1 May 2026

Collaborate with the Accreditation Client Group Management Team for system access, registration setup, and process support

Uphold compliance with all relevant policies, including FIFA’s Accreditation Terms and Conditions and the Safeguarding and Anti-Discrimination Code of Conduct

Provide ongoing communication and training to staff to ensure awareness of accreditation policies, processes, and system updates

Support operational readiness by proactively identifying and resolving accreditation issues or delays

What We’re Looking For

Prior experience in major event operations, accreditation management, team coordination, or project administration

Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage high volumes of data and deadlines

Detail-oriented mindset with proven experience in document management and compliance processes

Ability to build strong working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and event stakeholders

Proficiency in using online registration systems, databases, and Microsoft Office tools

Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, global event environment

Familiarity with FIFA tournaments, large-scale sporting events, or accreditation systems preferred

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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