Accreditation & Compliance Manager, US

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.