Executive Assistant

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
50K-62K Annually
Mid 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
Provide high-level support to the Global Head of Risk and Chief Risk Officer and Risk Leadership Team: manage complex calendars and inboxes across time zones, prepare meeting agendas and pre-reads, capture and track actions, coordinate governance, arrange complex international travel and visas, process expenses and invoices, administer Workday and people processes, plan leadership events/offsites, and drive process improvements and AI adoption.
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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

Location: London (Hybrid – In-office requirement 4 days per week)

We're looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Global Head of Risk and Chief Risk Officer, alongside providing support to members of the Risk Leadership Team. This role will be based out of our London office and will play a critical part in managing schedules, coordinating key meetings, overseeing logistics, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

You will also provide ad hoc support to the broader leadership team and assist in coordinating key team activities.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, global environment, supporting senior leaders in a company that is changing the way money moves around the world.

As a member of the BOSS (Business Operations and Support Services) team, you’re a culture leader and a tactical partner. You own the logistics that keep our leaders focused on our mission, ensuring they are always prepared, effective, and empowered to drive Wise forward.

 

Your Mission

Executive Partnership & Strategic Support

  • Calendar & Inbox Management: Manage complex diaries across multiple time zones; proactively managing inboxes and preparing forward-looking calendars to ensure executive time is utilised for maximum impact.

  • Meeting Readiness: Facilitate leadership meetings by ensuring agendas are prepared, correct attendees are present, and briefing documents/pre-reads are distributed well in advance.

  • Outcome Tracking: Capture and distribute outcomes and actions from leadership meetings, overseeing project progress and following up to ensure completion.

  • Priority Tracking: Proactively identifies stakeholder deliverables and oversees workstreams, strategically protecting calendar space for high-priority strategic work.

  • Governance Coordination: Support executive governance activities by coordinating committee meetings, managing pre-reads, tracking actions, and ensuring stakeholders are prepared for key decision-making forums. 

Operational & Logistics Excellence

  • Travel & Ground Logistics: Plan and support the delivery of complex international travel, including visas, itineraries, and ground transportation.

  • Financial Administration: Process expenses and invoices in strict compliance with company policies; partner with Finance BPs to help track and cascade functional budgets.

  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve workflows for your stakeholders and take independent action to implement more efficient systems.

  • Workday & People Operations: Manage Workday administration, approvals/signatories, recruitment coordination, and people-related processes on behalf of stakeholders with total discretion. 

Event Leadership & Culture

  • Event Orchestration: Plan and deliver leadership offsites, Mission Days, and squad socials. This includes venue sourcing, vendor management, and content collaboration.

  • Culture Champion: Positively contribute to making Wise a great place to work.

  • AI Transformation: Act as a champion for culture change, specifically supporting the team through AI transformation and pioneering new ways of working.

 

Person Specification (Skills & Abilities)

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience as a Personal Assistant (PA) or Executive Assistant (EA), ideally within a high-growth, global company.

  • Proven ability to manage complex calendars and logistics for senior executives.

  • Experience handling expense reports and team budgets.

  • Familiarity with governance, risk, compliance, or regulated business environments is a plus, but not essential. 

 

Skills & Abilities

  • Highly Organised & Proactive: Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, moving beyond administrative support to active project oversight.

  • Clear & Adaptable Communicator: Professional presence when interacting with external guests and internal Wises at all levels.

  • Problem-Solving Mindset: A knack for identifying logistical challenges before they arise and resolving them independently.

  • Tech-Savvy & AI Ready: Comfortable with Google Suite and Slack, with an openness to using AI tools to streamline workflows.

  • Discretion & Integrity: Experience handling sensitive information with the highest level of integrity.

  • Project Management: Capable of driving end-to-end logistics for team offsites and company events,

  • Relationship Builder: A true team player who provides cover for other BOSS team members and fosters a culture of mutual support.

  • Team player: Cultivates a culture of mutual support; someone who naturally champions team spirit and contributes to a healthy, motivated, and collaborative workplace.

Additional Information

£50,000-£62,000

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

  • Experience as a Personal Assistant (PA) or Executive Assistant (EA) in a high-growth or global company
  • Proven ability to manage complex calendars and logistics for senior executives across multiple time zones
  • Experience arranging complex international travel including visas and ground logistics
  • Experience handling expense reports, invoices, and team budgets
  • Workday administration and approvals/signatory experience
  • Comfortable with Google Suite and Slack and open to using AI tools to streamline workflows
  • Strong project management skills for planning offsites, events, and end-to-end logistics
  • High level of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information
  • Highly organised, proactive, able to manage multiple workstreams and track outcomes
  • Familiarity with governance, risk, or compliance environments
  • Clear and adaptable communicator; strong stakeholder relationship skills and team player mindset

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Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Global minimum of 33 paid days off (36 in U.S. hubs) plus a 6‑week paid sabbatical every four years and extras like volunteer or “Me” days indicate substantial time‑off depth.
  • Parental & Family Support A global minimum of 18 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth or adoption after one year, along with adoption and fertility support, underscores robust family support.
  • Flexible Benefits Work‑from‑anywhere up to 90 days per year after six months and flexible working principles provide notable geographic mobility and scheduling latitude.

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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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Wise Offices

Hybrid Workspace

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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