Customer Support Specialist (English speaking)

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Budapest, HUN
Hybrid
8M-8M Annually
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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
Handle complex customer cases across phone, chat, and email; provide accurate, empathetic resolutions; escalate cases to specialized teams; support peers; identify process and product improvements; and work flexible shifts. The role requires at least one year of customer support experience, strong English communication, typing speed of at least 45 WPM, independent judgment, and legal authorization to work in Hungary.
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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

We’re looking for a Customer Support Specialist to join our team in Budapest. This role is a unique opportunity to apply your subject matter expertise to have a direct impact on Wise’s mission, ensuring a seamless experience for our customers globally.

Your mission: Wise has already pioneered new ways for people to transfer money across borders and currencies. As a Specialist, your mission is to act as a subject matter authority, navigating cross-functional complexities to deliver expert-level resolutions and world-class support across email, phone, and chat to ensure every interaction reflects our commitment to "money without borders."

Job Description

Here’s how you’ll be contributing to the Customer Support team:

  • Expert problem solving: Take full ownership of complex customer cases, using critical thinking to identify the best resolutions and delivering with high accuracy.

  • Navigating complex interactions: Handle high-stakes customer conversations with professional and empathetic communication, especially during challenging moments.

  • Cross-Team collaboration: Manage appropriate escalations to specialized teams, including KYC, Complaints, and Payment Operations, to ensure holistic case resolution.

  • Peer support: Act as a point of contact for your colleagues, providing peer-to-peer support and sharing your knowledge to help the wider team grow.

  • Process improvement: Identify and share feedback on processes and product health, contributing to the continuous improvement of the customer journey.

  • Flexibility: Cover a variety of shifts to be there when our customers—and the business—need you most.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience: You have at least one year of experience in customer support. Experience in fintech or a high-volume setting is preferred, but not essential.

  • Multi-Channel experience: You have a proven track record of supporting customers through phone, chat, and email. While we value experience in any combination of these channels, mastery across all three is a definite plus.

  • Technical proficiency: You have strong typing skills (minimum 45 Words Per Minute) and excellent grammar/spelling.

  • Advanced communication: Your verbal and written English skills are excellent (C1 level). You can translate difficult, high-level concepts into easy-to-understand language.

  • Ownership mindset: You are a self-starter who can work independently, navigate ambiguity, and make sound judgments with minimal supervision.

  • Cool under pressure: You excel at taking charge in challenging situations and have the skills to calm and resolve difficult customer interactions.

  • Location: You are legally authorized to work in Hungary. 

  • Values: You’re a team player who lets our values guide your decisions and you’re ready to work full-time (40h/week). 

Additional Information

Hiring Process:

  1. Application review (CV)

  2. Maki Assessment (Online Skills assessment) 

  3. Interview with the team

Salary range for this role: 690.000 HUF gross monthly

What’s in it for you:

  •  🚀 RSUs in a rapidly growing company

  • 💻 Flexible working model 

  • 💪 An annual self-development budget

  • 🏝️ A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years 

  • ☀️ Paid time off: 28 days vacation + 3 “Me” days + 1 volunteer day, annually

Click here to learn more about the benefits that we offer at Wise.

Ready to lead the future of how we move money? Please apply by submitting your CV in English.

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
  • Experience supporting customers through phone, chat, and email
  • Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute
  • Excellent grammar and spelling
  • C1-level verbal and written English proficiency
  • Ability to explain complex concepts clearly
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage challenging customer interactions and work under pressure
  • Legal authorization to work in Hungary
  • Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Fintech or high-volume customer support experience
  • Mastery across phone, chat, and email support channels

What the Team is Saying

Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered generous, with substantial annual PTO, sick leave, and a paid sabbatical after four years highlighted. Feedback suggests these policies meaningfully support rest and flexibility.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and options like HSA contributions and a zero-deductible plan in some cases. Feedback suggests the healthcare offering is viewed favorably overall.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants (RSUs or stock options) are broadly available and positioned as a core part of total compensation. Feedback suggests some employees find the equity a meaningful component of their overall package.

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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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