Senior Implementation Manager, Wise
+ RSU's
Relocation expenses covered
1-5 days a week in office
Money without borders
Open for applications
Money without borders
1001+ employees
Open for applications
+ RSU's
Relocation expenses covered
1-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
We’re on a mission. And it’s money without borders. Instant, convenient, transparent and — eventually — free.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for an established professional with a track record of delivering complex programs of work in financial services, particularly in the banking and payments sectors
- If you are passionate about financial technology and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply
- 6+ years of project management experience in banking/fintech
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-phase projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies. Skilled in creating and managing high-quality project plans, breaking down tasks, mapping dependencies, and identifying the critical path to launch
- Extensive experience in leading API and SWIFT based payment integrations, by navigating banking or large enterprise organisational structures and decision making processes in order to drive successful project outcomes
- Proven ability to identify, manage and mitigate risks through strong project governance e
- Demonstrable experience in delivering payment integrations while adhering to local regulatory requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at presenting complex concepts to both C-suite and working teams, adapting messages to the audience
- Expertise in resolving challenges, making impactful decisions, and acting autonomously
- Decision Making & Problem Solving: Strong decision-making skills and expertise in overcoming complex challenges
- Canadian banking experience
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Senior Implementation/Program Manager to join our team in Austin and play a crucial role in growing Wise Platform by delivering our highest impact partner integrations
- You’ll be helping achieve our regional growth targets while working closely with our Solutions Engineering, Product, Compliance, Operational and Sales teams to deliver projects efficiently and to a high standard
- In this role, you will be responsible for driving complex implementations with the world’s biggest banks and businesses
- From kick off to launch, you will leverage strong program management experience to deliver on time, high quality integrations
- Across markets you will implement both new and existing solutions, overcoming blockers along the way with in-depth problem solving and strong influencing skills
- You should be equally comfortable in both a business and technical context, winning trust from both executive and engineering, external and internal stakeholders
- Lead complex implementation projects for major banks and businesses, managing from kickoff to launch while ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery
- Overcome project blockers with strong problem-solving and influencing skills, working in both business and technical contexts, and building trust with diverse stakeholders
- Use governance expertise to manage scope, timelines, and accountability, while identifying risks, solving challenges, and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Manage delivery risks for deals—including project, financial, compliance, and reputational—ensuring robust mitigation plans are in place
- Build and nurture excellent relationships with partners, ensure they love the experience we offer them
- Confidently explain financial technology solutions and lead process improvements to enhance project scalability and efficiency
- Have a significant and visible impact on the growth of Wise platform by leading payments partnerships with the world’s biggest banks and businesses
- Help to scale the Implementation function, by leading initiatives to improve our processes
- Deliver new and innovative solutions, finding ways to do things that haven’t been done before
- Travel to work with our teams and meet with prospects around the world
Our take
Wise started when the two founders realised they would be better off trading Estonian kroons for British pounds (and vice versa) between themselves rather than going through banks. That was back in 2011, and they've since grown Wise into one of Europe's most successful tech businesses, exchanging billions of currency every month.
Wise rapidly grew by solving a significant problem for customers, who lost too much money to banks when exchanging currency. They've attracted investment from some of the best investors in the world, from Andreesen Horowitz to Index Ventures and even Richard Branson.
The challenge for Wise will be maintaining their edge and brand power in a market that's becoming increasingly crowded with new entrants (like Revolut and Monzo) and incumbents (traditional banks) trying to catch up. To do so, the company is ramping up its digital and marketing strategies, as well as pushing for further development of its existing products.
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38% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Flexible working
"I'm trusted to do my work regardless of whether I'm in the office or working from my spare room. Our mobile wiser scheme gives us the opportunity to..."
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2017
$280m
SERIES E
May 2016
$24.9m
SERIES D
Total funding: $395.3m
Company benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Health and Wellbeing Discounts
- 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays) + 3 Me Days
- RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)
- 6 Week Paid Sabbatical
- Mobile Wiser - work remote for up to 90 days a year 🛫
- Parental Leave
- Pension and Retirement Plans
- Plus Many More!
Company values
- This isn’t just a job, we’re a revolution
- We get it done
- Customers > team > ego
- No drama. Good karma.
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Taavet Hinrikus
(Chairman)Previously Director of Strategy for Skype.
Kristo Käärmann
(CEO)Previously a Consultant at PwC and Manager at Deloitte.
People progressing
Joined as Banking Lead, promoted to Head of Banking after 2 years, then again to Global Head of Banking.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Wise
- Communities and safe spaces (Employee Resource Groups) – led by our Wisers so people can share experiences and information, support each other and connect on shared values
- Wise Cultural Calendar – a programme to learn and celebrate the wide range of cultures, traditions, backgrounds, and global experiences we have here at Wise. Example programmes include Pride Summer and Black History Month
- Our teams continue to set and drive their own bespoke objectives, holding themselves accountable and making sure they focus efforts where they can have the most impact
- We’re excited to partner with InChorus to collect ongoing data on our culture and enable teams to track their progress
- DEI development and training — We’re building our capability and getting everyone on the same page about DEI. Our new training programme will help new joiners and all Wisers know what DEI looks like day-to-day and how they can play their part
- Global policy review — We’re working with an external advisor to provide detailed feedback on best practices in policies by end January
- Disability inclusion – We’re building resources and support for Wisers and candidates with disabilities. Our goals is to offer practical information and support to ensure that Wise remains an inclusive environment for those impacted by a disability
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