Payment Operations Team Lead - Global Processing

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Tallinn, Harju maakond, EST
Hybrid
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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
Lead Wise’s Payment Operations team in Tallinn by hiring, developing, and managing specialists; setting KPIs and SLAs; improving processes, efficiency, resource allocation, training, and performance; managing operational risks; and maintaining strong customer experience, engagement, and team readiness. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with PayOps, product, engineering, and global partners, plus occasional travel.
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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

We’re looking for a Payment Operations Team Lead to join our Global Processing team in the Tallinn office! This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission - it will give you the chance to grow as a leader of our Operations teams and help save millions more people money. 

Your mission: 

Wise has already pioneered new ways for people to transfer money across borders and currencies. Our customers can also manage their hard-earned money with the world’s first platform to offer true multi-currency banking. Your mission is to develop a strong Operations team and support specialists on their personal growth paths.

Here’s how you’ll be contributing to the Operations Team:

  • Help the team develop and measure KPIs for success and keep the focus on the customer. 
  • Ensure the team consistently meets their SLAs. 
  • Hire, lead, develop and manage the Payment Operations team, including administrative tasks, such as scheduling, payroll, interviewing, hiring, organising team activities, etc. 
  • Develop and maintain effective operations processes, task allocation, training and performance management to deliver a great customer experience with a tightly managed cost base.
  • Work with fellow PayOps teams in the organisation to build strong relationships and understand the inner workings of PayOps. 
  • Manage your team’s resources and their relevant skills, ensuring at all times a high-quality, high-speed workflow with optimal coverage.
  • Increase the efficiency of the operations team while balancing the health and productivity of your specialists.
  • Drive operational excellence, while building sufficient controls and assessing and mitigating operational risks.
  • Ensure the team’s readiness to handle unexpected situations.
  • Maintain high internal engagement in the hybrid work environment, both in the office and remotely. 

This role will give you the opportunity to: 

  • Make an Impact - You’ll help drive the definition of our goals and vision while increasing the efficiency of the operations team and dreaming big, driving us towards Mission Zero!
  • Inspire Teams - You’ll fuel the revolution with your ideas, knowledge, self-starter attitude, and customer insight, which you’ll use to work with product development engineers and other operational teams to help solve our customer’s problems!
  • Develop Wisers - You’ll scale culture and help to create a positive and motivating work environment for our Wisers. You’ll ensure the health and productivity of the specialists within your teams by helping to set the right culture and implement the right approaches. We don’t believe in drama, only good Karma!
  • Work Globally - You’ll work closely with internal and external partners and help to figure out ways to make our customers’ lives better. You’ll also occasionally travel to work and learn with our teams in other locations!

Qualifications

  • You have been a lead for at least a year.
  • You have a proven track record of moving metrics and reaching your KPI goals.
  • You place customers first and you make no compromise on this.
  • You’re a great communicator, straight up and honest. You can adapt your communication style to different audiences. You’re able to persuade others and you aren’t afraid to challenge something when you need to.
  • You know how to use data to prioritise tasks that have the most value-add to customers' and measure the impact.
  • You’re comfortable working within teams that face complex issues and take charge in difficult situations.
  • You enjoy creating an inspiring team environment where ideas are shared and openness is valued. You’re comfortable and composed when either giving or receiving feedback.
  • You have a passion for technology, customer experience, and you want your work to have a positive impact on people.
  • You’re a great relationship builder, experienced at working closely with other teams across various time zones.

Additional Information

If you're interested in the role, please apply by submitting your CV latest by 9th of October EOD.

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 experience as a team lead
  • Proven track record of improving metrics and achieving KPI goals
  • Customer-first mindset
  • Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills
  • Ability to use data to prioritize tasks and measure impact
  • Ability to handle complex issues and difficult situations
  • Experience creating an inspiring, open, and feedback-oriented team environment
  • Passion for technology and customer experience
  • Experience building relationships and working with teams across time zones

What the Team is Saying

Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. materials describe extensive paid leave (PTO, sick time, holidays, “Me Days,” volunteer and compassionate leave) plus a paid six‑week sabbatical after four years. Feedback suggests the time‑off package is a standout element of the offering.
  • Parental & Family Support — Benefits information highlights up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave in many locations, with clear tenure qualifiers in some markets. Feedback suggests these policies are robust and a notable strength.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Company and job-posting materials indicate RSUs are a regular part of compensation, with a shift toward RSUs since 2022. Feedback suggests the equity component is a relatively substantial part of total rewards.

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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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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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