Customer Support Specialist - 1 Year Fixed Term

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Tokyo, JPN
Hybrid
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Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Wise is one of the fastest growing fintechs in the world and we’re on a mission to make money without borders a new norm
The Role
Provides multilingual customer support across phone, chat, and email channels. Resolves complex customer issues, meets quality and productivity KPIs, manages escalations, follows data security and compliance procedures, maintains accurate case records, and contributes to process improvements. Requires empathy, strong communication, adaptability, schedule flexibility, independent problem-solving, and collaboration. The role is a one-year fixed-term contract with potential development toward senior support or team lead positions.
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Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

A Specialist is a customer support expert who delivers with accuracy and ownership, resolving complex issues for all customers while adapting seamlessly to evolving processes and expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Meet service goals in all the KPIs eg. case resolution, productivity and quality measures across all channels (eg- phone, chat, emails, etc).

  • Communicate clearly and professionally with customers across all channels, adapting tone and style based on customer and context while maintaining composure and professionalism.

  • Take ownership for the resolution of contacts, using critical thinking skills to identify the appropriate responses.

  • Maintain a customer-focused mindset to resolve contacts, using active listening and empathy to understand the unique requirements of each case and tailoring responses to ensure resolution.

  • Understand how to manage and diffuse escalating customer interactions.

  • Manage appropriate escalations to other Servicing teams including KYC, Complaints and PayOps.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Possess advanced knowledge of all our products and processes, including segment specializations for Consumer and Business.

  • Demonstrate strong grammar, spelling, and typing speed.

  • Maintain a holistic view of the customer journey.

  • Aligning support provided to customers with the Wise mission.

  • Gain and build knowledge and contribute to the team discussions - sharing ideas and information

Process, Compliance & Improvement

  • Follow the set guidelines while handling data security procedures across all channels.

  • Keep records of customer interactions according to company standards by following the standardized case handling processes.

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and escalate appropriately.

  • Comply with the company values and Code of Conduct.

Team Collaboration & Professional Development

  • Communicate clearly and professionally with fellow Wisers.

  • Have a feedback mentality, being able to give and receive feedback in a constructive manner.

  • Provide peer-to-peer support to help colleagues resolve cases where appropriate.

  • Accountable for their own development with the support of Wise’s professional development infrastructure in line with the Career Map.

  • Identify the appropriate routes to escalate and share feedback within and across teams.

  • Build foundation for advancement into Senior Specialist or Team Lead roles.

Qualifications

1. Experience:

a. Has a minimum one year customer support experience in a contact centre and a desire to continue to grow their career with Customer Support.

b. Experience working across multiple channels (phone, chat, email)

2. Adherence: Proven track record of meeting quality standards in a contact centre role.

3. Language: Fluent in Japanese and proficiency in English. Fluency in Korean is a plus.

4. Communications: Strong communications skills and empathy, with the ability to manage difficult conversations with customers.

5. Flexibility:

a. Flexibility in working hours/shifts (morning, day, weekend, public holidays shifts). Specialists may be required to attend team calls, including video interaction with other offices

b. Able to understand the direct contribution of consistent presence and schedule adherence to holistic business needs.

6. Mindset:

a. Self starter, able to work independently with knowledge resources, proactive, solution oriented, ownership mindset.

b. Great fit to our values and company culture.

c. Able to keep up with constant change, patient, and flexible.

d. Willingness to use emerging technology where appropriate

7. Security: Understanding and following data security procedures is critical, especially as data privacy regulations evolve.

8. Compliance:

a. Must be legally authorized to work in the assigned location.

b. Required to complete successful background screening.

This role is a 1 year fixed term contract. 

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Skills Required

  • At least one year of customer support experience in a contact centre
  • Experience working across phone, chat, and email channels
  • Proven record of meeting contact centre quality standards
  • Fluent Japanese
  • Proficiency in English
  • Fluent Korean
  • Strong communication skills and empathy
  • Ability to manage difficult customer conversations
  • Flexibility to work morning, day, weekend, and public holiday shifts
  • Ability to attend team calls, including video interactions with other offices
  • Self-starter able to work independently using knowledge resources
  • Proactive, solution-oriented, ownership mindset
  • Ability to adapt to constant change
  • Willingness to use emerging technology where appropriate
  • Understanding of and adherence to data security procedures
  • Legal authorization to work in the assigned location
  • Successful completion of background screening

What the Team is Saying

Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
9,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We expect new joiners in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months. After that, most Wisers split their working week between the office and home, typically coming in at least 12 times a month.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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