Executive Assistant, Wise

To Chief Product Officer

£47-54k

Based on experience and interview outcomes

Junior and Mid level
London

3-5 days a week in office (Shoreditch, London)

Wise

Money without borders

Job no longer available

Wise

Money without borders

1001+ employees

FintechB2CB2BPersonal financePaymentsForeign exchange

Job no longer available

£47-54k

Based on experience and interview outcomes

Junior and Mid level
London

3-5 days a week in office (Shoreditch, London)

1001+ employees

FintechB2CB2BPersonal financePaymentsForeign exchange

Company mission

We believe in money without borders. That's why we're building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Role

Who you are

  • You have experience in a role as a Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant / Office Manager / Project Manager in a high growth company. Ideally we are looking for someone experienced in supporting C-level executives
  • You’re a self starter and love to work autonomously. You’re able to identify gaps and streamline processes with little or no guidance from others. You use your initiative and excellent judgement to make decisions in an ambiguous environment
  • You’re able to juggle multiple responsibilities with unwavering attention to detail at all times
  • You have excellent communication skills. You match your communication style to the specifics of the situation, and audience. You’re excellent at building relationships and leveraging these for better outcomes
  • You’re a creative problem solver. We’re not a ‘one size fits all’ kind of company and we’re not looking for off the shelf solutions. You think on your feet and find solutions to problems that are anything but clear-cut
  • You act with total discretion and diplomacy and apply sound judgement in responding to circumstances
  • You are proficient in using Google Suite and other collaboration tools, such as Slack. You’re able to conduct basic data analysis using Google spreadsheets

What the job involves

  • We are looking for a proactive and resourceful Executive Assistant to support Nilan Peiris, the Chief Product Officer at Wise
  • The scope of the role can be flexible around your strengths and super powers, but it will cover the following:
  • Provide administrative support to the Chief Product Officer
  • Coordinate his ever-changing diary; ensure all meeting logistics are taken care of. This includes arranging international travel itineraries and bookings, as well as allocating personal time
  • You’ll own meeting planning, including leads’ offsites, agendas, take notes and actions when needed
  • Track action lists for Nilan through interactions over multiple communication tools (email, Slack etc)
  • Pre-read and review administrative documents, including signature and approval requests
  • Working closely with Nilan, his reports, and other stakeholders within the business

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38% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company benefits

  • Stock: At Wise, we’re all invested in our mission. And through our individual roles, we each take ownership of achieving it. That’s why, alongside your salary, we grant Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to all Wisers, so we can all share in our success
  • Paid sabbatical: It's a marathon, not a sprint. We know working at Wise is challenging and all our people go above and beyond for our customers. That’s why, after 4 years at Wise, you’ll have the option to take a sabbatical. You’ll get 6 weeks’ paid time off and £1,000 financial support
  • Work from anywhere: After your first 6 months, most people can work virtually from (almost) anywhere in the world for up to 90 days a year: Yep, just about anywhere on the planet. This gives you the flexibility to visit your family, or travel and experience living the way many of our customers do. And of course, use our product while you’re at it
  • Me Days: You get 3 ‘me days’ per year to help you manage your life. This can be used for whatever you like — perhaps to take the dog to the vet, to pamper yourself, or take your Mum on a day out. It’s completely up to you. Me days are prorated in your first year, based on your start date
  • Parental leave: We offer a minimum of 18 weeks (or 4 months in Estonia) of fully paid parental leave for birth or adoption, if a person has been at Wise for 1+ year at the due date or adoption date. This applies regardless of gender, or your partner’s parental leave policies
  • Professional development fund: There’s no shortage of growth opportunities at Wise and it’s up to you to choose how you want to develop your skills to get there. That’s why all our employees have a dedicated yearly allowance to boost their professional development
  • Flexible working: We know that teams and individuals all have different needs depending on what they need to deliver, as well as their personal circumstances. That’s why we have company-wide principles around flexible working and our teams set their own guidelines too. We expect new joiners to be in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months
  • Creative workplaces: We design our offices to be enjoyable spaces, where everyone can do their best work. Many are dog-friendly, with massage chairs, games areas and more. We encourage cross-team relationship building through weekly or bi-weekly team lunches, snacks and drinks. Plus regular social events and activities that Wisers can get involved in, such as running club, yoga, gaming or pottery
  • Mission Days: Mission Days is an opportunity that happens twice a year for many of our Wisers to connect around the globe, come together and foster relationships. From the diverse and inclusive atmosphere to the thoughtfully designed collaboration, you’ll experience the power of networking, cross-team collaboration, and gaining a global perspective that propels Wise’s mission forward
  • Compassionate and sick leave: There may be times when you need to care for another, have a family emergency that you weren’t expecting, or a bereavement. We offer 5 paid days of compassionate leave per calendar year. Of course, you may need more than that, and this will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We also offer 10 days leave on full pay for any Wisers affected by pregnancy loss, ​​including those who are partners or surrogate mothers. Wise offers up to 15 paid sick days each year
  • Employee Assistance Program: This free, confidential service is there to support you with anything that’s on your mind. Whether you need mental health support, financial or legal guidance, help with a family issue or how to manage your work-life balance – their experts are on hand to provide you with the help you need. This service is available 24/7 over the phone, online or face to face
  • Holiday/Vacation: Wisers in all locations get a minimum of 33 days paid time off per year, including local public holidays, to rest, relax and recharge your batteries
  • Employee Referral Scheme: This is an initiative that encourages you to help us find potential new joiners through your own networks. And as a reward, we pay a bonus for all successful hires
  • Volunteering day: As a mission-driven and socially responsible organisation, Wise encourages employees to support their community. We offer a day each year for you to volunteer with an organisation of your choice
  • Social get togethers: As well as regular team lunches and get togethers in the office, we also have a 'fun budget' of £30 (or local currency equivalent) per Wiser per month to connect with our teams, in person or virtually.
  • Annual leave: 25 days paid holiday + UK paid bank holidays per calendar year. This is prorated for those who work part-time and/or started midway through the year
  • Maternity leave: Get an extra 8 weeks’ maternity leave on top of the 18 weeks’ global minimum. So that’s 26 weeks total leave at full pay, plus an additional 13 weeks at statutory maternity pay
  • Life Insurance: All Wisers get life insurance at 4 times your salary
  • Private medical insurance: We provide a private medical coverage plan, where the only cost for you is any excess and the associated tax. You’re also able to cover your partner or family for an additional fee
  • Income protection insurance: All Wisers are covered for 60% of income after six months of illness
  • Critical illness insurance: Protect yourself in case of serious injury or illness through this self-funded, salary sacrifice benefit offered at preferential rates
  • Dental Insurance: Protect your teeth with discounted, self-funded insurance for you and your family
  • Eyecare vouchers: Check your eye health and eye sight, as well as get access to free glasses and 15% discount on upgrades
  • Flu vouchers: Free flu vaccine vouchers each year
  • Financial education programme: All Wisers can access free one-to-one financial consultations, online resources and regular masterclass sessions to understand their personal finances and find answers to common issues
  • Pension: Save towards your retirement with our contributory pension plan. When you contribute 3% upwards, Wise will contribute 5% on top
  • Season ticket loan: Save on transport costs to and from work with our Annual Season Ticket Loan
  • Cycle to work scheme: Hire a new bike, along with equipment, and spread the cost over 12-months while making savings on tax and National Insurance. Deductions are taken from your monthly pay
  • Gym membership: Get discounted membership at over 3,000 of the UK’s leading gyms, boot camps and yoga studios
  • Charitable Giving: Donate to charities, tax free, directly from your payslip
  • Travel insurance: Get discounted, self-funded protection for you and your family for unlimited trips. Winter sports and scuba diving included
  • Dogs: We’re a dog friendly company. You’re welcome to bring your well behaved friends to the office
  • Sauna and terrace: We have an in-office sauna and a terrace you can use to relax and hang out with your team

Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)

Nov 2017

$280m

SERIES E

May 2016

$27.5m

SERIES D

Total funding: $397.9m

Our take

Wise started when the two founders realised they would be better off trading Estonian kroons for British pounds (and vice versa) between themselves rather than going through banks. That was back in 2011, and they've since grown Wise into one of Europe's most successful tech businesses, exchanging billions of currency every month.

Wise rapidly grew by solving a significant problem for customers, who lost too much money to banks when exchanging currency. Its attracted investment from some of the best investors in the world, from Andreesen Horowitz to Index Ventures and even Richard Branson.

While the market is crowded with new entrants (think Revolut and Monzo) and traditional banks trying to catch up, Wise is still staying one step ahead having recently opened a new hub in India and new payment features as well as reporting a rise in key metrics on higher volume and customer growth. This continued growth positions the company well for continued success in the future.

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