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 DescriptionAs a valued member of our group privacy team, based in London, you will provide legal advice and guidance on privacy matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Reporting to the UK & EMEA privacy lead you will work with various business units and stakeholders to ensure privacy is embedded in new initiatives and projects, including several AI projects.
Our group privacy team is part of the legal tribe and works with other privacy and data protection stakeholders at Wise, including engineering teams, risk, operations and the business teams that develop and manage financial products and services.
What You’ll Work On
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities
Product Counselling, including advising on DPIAs for high risk processing and strategic AI initiatives;
Wise Platform and Banking Partner Contracting;
Advising on privacy requirements for expansion into new jurisdictions;
Advising on data sharing arrangements;
Advising on a range of privacy and data matters relating to AI adoption at Wise;
Compliance with cross-border data protection requirements
Assisting with periodic global and/or entity audits;
Support Implementation of data governance and AI governance frameworks;
Skills
To thrive in this role, you will be a self-starter and a great influencer and communicator. You will be comfortable working in grey areas and making judgement calls at speed. You will be obsessed with detail and happy handling competing priorities and differences of opinion. You will have strong project management skills and be able to break through walls to get things done, collaborating with cross-functional teams to find practical solutions. You will have:
Significant exposure to privacy and AI issues in the UK and Europe with an emphasis on use of EU/UK data in sophisticated market scenarios
Experience in privacy by design and data protection impact assessments, including for AI initiatives
Experience in drafting and negotiating privacy related contracts and developing compliance and auditing frameworks
Excellent written and verbal skills in English
Admitted to practice law in the UK or a European jurisdiction with at least 4 years PQE experience of advising on privacy matters
A problem solving attitude, with the ability to use regulation together with data to drive business decisions
Strong relationship management skills with ability to deepen relationships and build partnerships across the business, including in operations, engineering, and risk
Comfortable taking the initiative and working across multiple business lines and jurisdictions
An understanding of digital and consumer focused businesses, including new and developing businesses is also advantageous
Ability to drive and deliver projects from inception to completion, timely and with attention to detail
Desirable
Relevant privacy qualification, such as CIPM, CIPP or equivalent.
Financial services experience is a plus
Experience of data anonymisation, PETS, and familiarity with ethical frameworks, data governance and accountability
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
- Significant experience with privacy and AI issues in the UK and Europe, including EU/UK data use in sophisticated market scenarios
- Experience with privacy by design and data protection impact assessments, including for AI initiatives
- Experience drafting and negotiating privacy-related contracts
- Experience developing compliance and auditing frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal English skills
- Admission to practice law in the UK or a European jurisdiction
- At least four years of post-qualification experience advising on privacy matters
- Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and relationship management skills
- Ability to work across multiple business lines and jurisdictions
- Relevant privacy qualification such as CIPM, CIPP, or equivalent
- Financial services experience
- Experience with data anonymisation, PETs, ethical frameworks, data governance, and accountability
- Understanding of digital and consumer-focused businesses
Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered generous, with substantial annual PTO, sick leave, and a paid sabbatical after four years highlighted. Feedback suggests these policies meaningfully support rest and flexibility.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and options like HSA contributions and a zero-deductible plan in some cases. Feedback suggests the healthcare offering is viewed favorably overall.
-
Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants (RSUs or stock options) are broadly available and positioned as a core part of total compensation. Feedback suggests some employees find the equity a meaningful component of their overall package.
Wise Insights
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.
Gallery
.jpg)
_0.jpg)
_0.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
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.
