DEI Partner Lead
Wise
DEI Partner Lead
Wise
Low-cost international money transfers with API
You'll lead DEI across Wise's People function—partnering with leaders to diagnose challenges, co-create and deliver action plans, and drive measurable progress. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll need to think big picture and roll up your sleeves to make change happen.
What you'll be doing
People Partnering & Advisory
Partner with People COEs (Talent, L&D, Reward, Employee Relations, People Experience and Employee Brand) and business leaders to embed DEI in talent processes, policies, and culture and products.
Diagnose inclusion gaps through data and listening; co-create action plans with accountability
Coach managers and People Partners on inclusive leadership, bias mitigation, and complex DEI-related employee matters
DEI Programming & Capability Building
Design and deliver DEI training and learning journeys (in-person and virtual)
Build toolkits and resources that enable managers and teams to act on inclusion day-to-day
Support and govern Wise's employee communities (ERGs), ensuring alignment with business goals
Measurement, Reporting & Compliance
Own DEI metrics, dashboards, and narrative reporting for leadership and the Board
Manage global regulatory reporting (pay gap, EEO, workforce diversity) across jurisdictions
Track progress against DEI goals and surface insights to inform strategy
Strategy & Influence
Shape Wise's DEI roadmap in partnership with the People Leadership Team
Advise on risk, reputation, and opportunity related to DEI and take steps to mitigate.
Represent Wise externally and bring best practice back into the business
Work with Regional People teams to deliver local plans, acknowledging cultural and regional differences.
Essential
Relevant experience in DEI, Partnering, or OD roles with enterprise-wide impact
Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and translate DEI strategy into action
Strong facilitation and training design skills; comfortable delivering to large, diverse audiences
Experience managing multi-jurisdiction DEI reporting and compliance (pay gap, EEO, etc.)
Data fluency: you use metrics to diagnose problems, measure progress, and tell compelling stories
Bias for action and accountability—you balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Desirable
Experience leading or supporting employee resource groups or communities
Background in fast-growth, global, or tech environments
Familiarity with People systems and analytics tools
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.
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Compensation: 100000 to 140000 (GBP) (YEARLY)
Wise enables international money transfers with lower fees by using a peer-to-peer model to match transfers across borders. It offers a multi-currency account for holding and managing money in different currencies and provides an API for businesses to integrate Wise transfers into their platforms. Unlike traditional banks that charge higher fees and poor exchange rates, Wise uses transparent, small-per-transaction fees and real-time exchange rates to reduce costs. Its approach differentiates it from competitors by emphasizing simplicity, cost transparency, and a broad API for business integration. The goal is to make cross-border payments cheaper, faster, and more transparent for individuals and businesses around the world.
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