DEI Partner Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 24, 2026. Modelwise scores B on the Alion truth index.
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
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.
Qualifications
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
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.
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