Workplace Adviser - Tokyo

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Tokyo, JPN
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
Manage day-to-day workplace operations for Wise's Tokyo office to ensure safe, efficient, and inspiring spaces. Handle facilities processes, budget tracking, stakeholder liaison, feedback systems, local projects, and mentor junior team members while supporting workplace leads on medium-complexity initiatives.
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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 passionate and people-centric Workplace Adviser to join our growing Workplace team. Based at our Tokyo office, you will help us to support day-to-day operations to foster a great workplace experience for our Wisers in Tokyo. 

Your mission:

Our Global Workplace Team plays a key part in the employee experience at Wise, through our curated spaces, events and services. Our mission is to create and maintain a safe and inspiring workplace for Wisers to achieve our Mission. As a workplace specialist, you are building your expertise in your field and starting to apply it to different types of problems proactively. The solutions you propose require weighing up a variety of factors before coming to a conclusion. Some of the tasks include: 

  • Ensuring our physical space is fully operational and processes are running efficiently, taking into consideration various factors and developing your expertise to handle different types of problems with minimal supervision;

  • Developing a comprehensive understanding of the broader functions and goals of the company, aligning your expertise with the organisation's strategic objectives;

  • Developing a network outside of your immediate team and build productive internal working relationships to collaboratively resolve mutual problems to enhance workplace efficiency;

  • Actively building productive internal working relationships and act as a liaison between Wisers and the Workplace Team, gathering feedback and insights to continuously improve the workplace experience. Implement feedback mechanisms and surveys to gauge employee satisfaction and identify areas for enhancement, utilising moderate judgement to adapt processes when needed;

  • Understanding and working within budget constraints, emphasising the importance of fiscal responsibility in all workplace projects and initiatives to support Mission Zero;

  • Supporting the Workplace Leads and Project Managers with any ad-hoc projects, and take on more responsibility for local supervisory tasks when needed, assisting with medium-sized/complex issues and clients;

  • Continuously building your expertise in workplace solutions and apply it to resolve a variety of routine and some complex issues within the company. Taking ownership of smaller, complex end-to-end projects that have a wider impact across the organization.;

  • You are able to mentor junior team members, guiding their growth and development. To provide support, share knowledge, and offer constructive feedback to help juniors excel in their roles. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role would have:

  • Japanese Citizenship. Please note that we are not able to sponsor visas for this role.

  • Solid background and experience in Workplace or Facilities Management; 

  • Demonstrable financial and data literacy experience including budget management;

  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills;

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills;

  • Great organisation, multitasking and problem-solving skills;

  • Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to think ‘big picture’.

Some extra skills that would be awesome:

  • Proficiency in Figma, Canva, Jira management tools;

  • Passion and understanding of entrepreneurial, start-up or tech communities.

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

  • Japanese citizenship (no visa sponsorship)
  • Background and experience in Workplace or Facilities Management
  • Demonstrable financial and data literacy including budget management
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Great organisation, multitasking and problem-solving skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset and big-picture thinking
  • Ability to mentor junior team members
  • Proficiency in Figma
  • Proficiency in Canva
  • Experience with Jira management tools
  • Passion and understanding of entrepreneurial, start-up or tech communities

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Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Global minimum of 33 paid days off (36 in U.S. hubs) plus a 6‑week paid sabbatical every four years and extras like volunteer or “Me” days indicate substantial time‑off depth.
  • Parental & Family Support A global minimum of 18 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth or adoption after one year, along with adoption and fertility support, underscores robust family support.
  • Flexible Benefits Work‑from‑anywhere up to 90 days per year after six months and flexible working principles provide notable geographic mobility and scheduling latitude.

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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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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.

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