DEI Partner Lead

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
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
Lead DEI across the People function by partnering with COEs and business leaders to diagnose inclusion gaps, design and deliver DEI programs and training, manage global DEI reporting and compliance, build measurement and dashboards, support ERGs, and shape the DEI strategy with measurable accountability.
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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

You'll lead DEI across Wise's People function—partnering with leaders to diagnose challenges, co-create and deliver action plans, and drive measurable progress. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.  You'll need to think big picture and roll up your sleeves to make change happen.

What you'll be doing

People Partnering & Advisory

  • Partner with People COEs (Talent, L&D, Reward, Employee Relations, People Experience and Employee Brand) and business leaders to embed DEI in talent processes, policies, and culture and products.

  • Diagnose inclusion gaps through data and listening; co-create action plans with accountability

  • Coach managers and People Partners on inclusive leadership, bias mitigation, and complex DEI-related employee matters

DEI Programming & Capability Building

  • Design and deliver DEI training and learning journeys (in-person and virtual)

  • Build toolkits and resources that enable managers and teams to act on inclusion day-to-day

  • Support and govern Wise's employee communities (ERGs), ensuring alignment with business goals

Measurement, Reporting & Compliance

  • Own DEI metrics, dashboards, and narrative reporting for leadership and the Board

  • Manage global regulatory reporting (pay gap, EEO, workforce diversity) across jurisdictions

  • Track progress against DEI goals and surface insights to inform strategy

Strategy & Influence

  • Shape Wise's DEI roadmap in partnership with the People Leadership Team

  • Advise on risk, reputation, and opportunity related to DEI and take steps to mitigate. 

  • Represent Wise externally and bring best practice back into the business

  • Work with Regional People teams to deliver local plans, acknowledging cultural and regional differences.   

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant experience in DEI, Partnering, or OD roles with enterprise-wide impact

  • Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and translate DEI strategy into action

  • Strong facilitation and training design skills; comfortable delivering to large, diverse audiences

  • Experience managing multi-jurisdiction DEI reporting and compliance (pay gap, EEO, etc.)

  • Data fluency: you use metrics to diagnose problems, measure progress, and tell compelling stories

  • Bias for action and accountability—you balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Desirable

  • Experience leading or supporting employee resource groups or communities

  • Background in fast-growth, global, or tech environments

  • Familiarity with People systems and analytics tools

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

  • Relevant experience in DEI, partnering, or OD roles with enterprise-wide impact
  • Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and translate DEI strategy into action
  • Strong facilitation and training design skills; comfortable delivering to large, diverse audiences
  • Experience managing multi-jurisdiction DEI reporting and compliance (pay gap, EEO, etc.)
  • Data fluency to diagnose problems, measure progress, and tell compelling stories
  • Bias for action and accountability with hands-on execution
  • Experience leading or supporting employee resource groups or communities
  • Background in fast-growth, global, or tech environments
  • Familiarity with People systems and analytics tools

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Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Global paid time off is presented as 33–36 days including local public holidays, plus three “Me Days,” with a paid six‑week sabbatical and stipend after four years. Work-from-anywhere for up to 90 days per year after six months further complements time away and flexibility.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility RSUs are granted to all employees, enabling broad ownership in the company. Equity is positioned as a standard, company‑wide component of total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is described as generous across markets, with U.S. pages listing up to 18 weeks fully paid for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non‑birthing parents. Additional family‑oriented supports such as onsite Mother’s Rooms and abortion travel benefits are noted in certain locations.

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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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