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 DescriptionThe role
We’re looking for an experienced Government Relations Manager (India/South Asia) to advance our policy and regulatory objectives in India to help us get closer to achieving our mission of low cost and high speed international payments. You will be expected to represent the company with gravitas and be influential in doing so.
This job requires active external advocacy, public campaigning and engagement with policymakers and policy influencers to prosecute our interests for direct access to payment systems and transparent pricing of foreign exchange.
You will have responsibility for our engagement with the Indian government but with potential for further responsibilities in other markets as we grow and expand into different locales.
We lead the way in calling for the full implementation of the G20 Cross Border Payments Roadmap through our annual G20 Scorecard Reports, with a heavy focus on driving direct access and price transparency.
What you’ll experience
You will be based in India with regular travel to Mumbai and Delhi. You will work closely with our product, banking, public relations and legal teams based in Hyderabad.
Wise is an ‘in person’ company, so you will be based in our full stack office in Hyderabad and report to the APAC Government Relations Lead (based in Singapore); you will have a high degree of autonomy in how you work to achieve our mission goals.
You will also be expected to play an integral part supporting our APAC and global leadership team in their external facing meetings with governments, regulators and trade associations.
You will be part of the global Government Relations team. It is a small but effective group of professionals who prioritise active advocacy to achieve our mission.
QualificationsYou must
- Be a natural self-starter who can work productively and efficiently without regular direct supervision.
- Be willing to advocate proactively and robustly for Wise’s interests with government stakeholders to the exclusion of all other interests.
- Have an ability to constructively challenge, with evidence, those in positions of authority who do not want to see change.
- Be capable of identifying potential issues, developing a plan to solve those problems and then delivering on your plan to fulfil our mission.
- Have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in government, campaigning, politics or public policy roles.
- Understand our mission in respect to international payments.
- Have experience operating in India with an established network along with an understanding of government structures, regulatory systems and political institutions.
- Proficiency in financial services, payments and consumer protection policy is considered a plus.
- Be fluent in written and spoken English and Hindi.
- Be a persuasive advocate and skilled communicator both in speaking and writing - your written work will be both for internal and public consumption and your advocacy may be used in the media.
- Be tenacious, inquisitive and have an appetite to learn about new areas of policy and their application to our business.
- Have an ability to work across teams and cultures in a dynamic and diverse workplace with respect for and curiosity about other cultures and systems.
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.
A flexible approach to work is highly valuable given the need to work across multiple timezones.
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.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in government, campaigning, politics, or public policy roles
- Established network and experience operating in India
- Understanding of Indian government structures, regulatory systems, and political institutions
- Understanding of Wise’s mission relating to international payments
- Fluent written and spoken English and Hindi
- Persuasive advocacy and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
- Ability to constructively challenge authorities using evidence
- Ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and execute plans
- Ability to collaborate across teams and cultures in a dynamic workplace
- Proficiency in financial services, payments, and consumer protection policy
Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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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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