Talent Development Specialist

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Austin, TX, USA
Hybrid
77K-105K 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
Lead talent development and learning strategies across corporate and technology functions. Partner with senior leaders, conduct Learning Needs Analyses, facilitate onboarding and leadership programs, manage learning products and governance, maintain LMS data integrity, and provide data-driven insights for business reviews. The role also drives global learning engagement, supports change management, coordinates regional delivery, and manages program enhancements.
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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

As a Talent Development Specialist (L4), you will bring 3+ years of applicable experience to play a pivotal role in driving a targeted learning strategy and professional growth across corporate, tech, or highly regulated environments. You will act as a consultative Learning Partner for senior leaders and executives, leading rigorous Learning Needs Analyses (LNAs) and translating complex business requirements into high-impact learning solutions. Additionally, you will facilitate core onboarding and leadership programs, drive engagement in global learning initiatives, manage product ownership and governance, and deliver data-driven strategic insights during MBRs and QBRs. Success in this role requires strong executive presence, consultative influence, structured project management, and adept change management skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitation:

  • Primary facilitator of Company Onboarding and flagship talent development programs.

  • Secondary facilitator and consultative co-designer of Leadership Development products for mid-level and senior management.

  • Delivers offsites in location where suitable.

Learning Partnering:

  • Partner directly with senior leaders and executive stakeholders to define, align, and execute tailored learning strategies at the squad and functional levels.

  • Lead rigorous, multi-method Learning Needs Analyses (LNAs) across business functions to diagnose capability gaps and prioritize strategic talent interventions.

  • Synthesize complex learning metrics into strategic, executive-ready insights and presentation decks for Monthly (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).

  • Work with regional teams to ensure training delivery in supported locations.

  • Maintain global learning calendar for supported assignment(s).

  • Drive engagement for global learning initiatives within supported assignment(s). 

Product Ownership:

  • Serve as local Product Owner and Subject Matter Expert for core learning products, overseeing lifecycle management and product governance.

  • Establish data governance standards to maintain rigorous data hygiene, reporting compliance, and LMS integrity at regional and global levels.

  • Ensure regular cadence of content updates and program enhancements as needed.

Qualifications

Core skills:

  • 3+ years of progressive experience in Talent Development, L&D, or Human Resource Consulting within corporate, tech, or highly regulated industries.

  • Strong proficiency in project management and design thinking.

  • Advanced consultative problem-solving and influencing skills, with a track record of building trust and guiding senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

  • Confidence in interpreting data and producing data-led, visually compelling presentations.

  • Organised, detail-focused, and able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

  • Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging, articulate strategic vision, and facilitate alignment across matrixed teams.

  • Proven change management capabilities, with experience leading organizational transitions, driving program adoption, and navigating complex business changes.

  • Strong facilitation skills.

Key attributes:

  • Aware of important developments within the business and industry trends relating to people and organisational development.

  • Strategic mindset in developing talent initiatives, understanding the bigger picture and how individual actions fit into the broader suite of talent development services.

  • Comfortable navigating uncertainty and rapid change; adaptable to evolving business needs.

  • Proactive and self-starting, anticipating potential challenges or opportunities and proposing solutions.

  • Willingness to contribute beyond one’s own role, collaborating with colleagues to achieve collective objectives.

  • Enthusiasm for collecting, processing, and applying data to streamline workflows and drive successful team projects.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate large-scale initiatives.

  • Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for high-quality, visually appealing deliverables.

Additional Information

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

  • 3+ years of progressive experience in Talent Development, Learning and Development, or Human Resource Consulting within corporate, technology, or highly regulated industries
  • Strong proficiency in project management and design thinking
  • Advanced consultative problem-solving and influencing skills
  • Experience building trust and guiding senior leaders and executive stakeholders
  • Ability to interpret data and produce data-led, visually compelling presentations
  • Strong organizational and detail-management skills, including ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills
  • Ability to tailor messaging, articulate strategic vision, and facilitate alignment across matrixed teams
  • Proven change management capabilities, including leading organizational transitions and driving program adoption
  • Strong facilitation skills
  • Awareness of business developments and industry trends related to people and organizational development
  • Strategic mindset for developing talent initiatives
  • Adaptability to uncertainty and rapidly changing business needs
  • Proactive, self-starting approach to identifying challenges and opportunities
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and contribute beyond one's own role
  • Enthusiasm for collecting, processing, and applying data to improve workflows and team projects
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills for large-scale initiatives
  • Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables

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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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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