Paid Search Manager

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
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
Own global paid search strategy and customer acquisition across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Apple Ads. Manage large-scale multilingual campaigns, optimize bidding and automation with AI, lead A/B testing and conversion rate optimization, maintain forecasting and reporting dashboards, and identify growth opportunities. Serve as a search marketing subject matter expert, empower teammates, and lead cross-functional initiatives with SEO, Product, Analytics, and Paid Marketing teams.
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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

At Wise, we're on a mission to empower users to make smarter, more transparent financial decisions. We operate as a collective of autonomous teams, trusting and empowering everyone to take ownership and execute on the things that drive the greatest impact for our users.

The landscape of search is rapidly evolving, driven by generative AI, sophisticated machine learning, and a shift toward in-app discovery. We're looking for a highly strategic, data-driven Paid Search Manager who not only masters traditional search platforms but actively embraces this evolution. You understand that excellent search marketing is about more than just keywords—it's about predicting user intent, leveraging AI-powered insights, and delivering the most relevant experience to our global customer base.

You will own and shape our search strategy, integrating modern AI capabilities, maximising efficiency across all platforms, and empowering the wider team by sharing advanced insights and fostering a culture of shared learning.

Search Strategy & Execution

  • Drive Customer Acquisition Strategies: You will design and execute dynamic search campaigns that drive high-volume consumer growth.

  • Lead Multi-Platform Performance: Strategically set up, optimise, analyse, and report on large-scale Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and Apple Ads accounts. You'll manage campaigns across multiple markets and languages, with an eye toward expanding into new, emerging search and discovery channels.

  • AI & Automation Mastery: Fully utilise and implement cutting-edge automation and AI solutions within our search accounts (e.g., PMax, AI Max, AI-powered bidding strategies) to maximise operational efficiencies. You'll proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and innovative practices.

  • Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO): Own the end-to-end A/B testing process across ad copy, extensions, and landing pages to constantly improve campaign efficiency and conversion rates, translating user insights into tangible campaign improvements.

  • Forecasting & Reporting: Maintain, enhance, and evolve reporting dashboards. You will lead the proactive identification of tactical and strategic optimisation opportunities, accurately forecasting their impact and translating this into robust campaign delivery plans for customer acquisition growth targets.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Collaboration & Team Empowerment: Act as a key strategic partner and subject matter expert within the team. You will focus on empowering your colleagues by sharing advanced learnings, fostering collaborative problem-solving, and helping to establish strong communication and best-practice processes that elevate the entire team.

  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead high-impact, cross-channel initiatives and projects - working closely with SEO, Product, Analyst and Paid Marketing teams - to drive holistic user growth and enhance the overall customer journey.

Qualifications

  • Have 4+ years of experience running large, direct response search campaigns for a fast-growing business or agency, ideally with a proven track record of scaling across global markets.

  • Are actively engaged with the latest developments in Generative AI for Search and excited by the challenge of integrating these technologies into a high-performing marketing function.

  • Are a customer-first advocate who believes the core purpose of search marketing is understanding and helping the end user achieve their goals transparently.

  • Possess in-depth knowledge of modern tracking, attribution (e.g., server-side), and measurement frameworks.

  • Have advanced experience with bid management, automation tools, and a strong history of implementing or amending Google/Microsoft Ads Scripts (or equivalent API solutions).

  • Are a proactive, data-driven leader able to prioritise projects based on forecasted impact with a high degree of autonomy.

  • Understand the strategic fit of SEM within the broader user journey and its symbiotic relationship with channels like Paid Social, Affiliates, and SEO.

Additional Information

No visa sponsorship on offer.

Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office.

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

  • 4+ years of experience running large, direct-response search campaigns for a fast-growing business or agency
  • Experience scaling search campaigns across global markets
  • Active engagement with generative AI developments for search
  • In-depth knowledge of modern tracking, attribution, including server-side tracking, and measurement frameworks
  • Advanced experience with bid management and automation tools
  • Strong history implementing or amending Google Ads Scripts, Microsoft Ads Scripts, or equivalent API solutions
  • Data-driven leadership and ability to prioritize projects based on forecasted impact with substantial autonomy
  • Understanding of SEM's strategic relationship with Paid Social, Affiliates, and SEO
  • Customer-first approach to transparent search marketing

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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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