Wise
Benefits at Wise
Sharing in our success
We offer Wise stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to everyone who works for us, as we’re building Wise together and want you to share in the success of our company on a mission. We’re a profitable business and we don’t plan on slowing down.
Stock is a long-term incentive for people who want to join us and make a positive, important change in the world.
It’s really important to us that we grow our company responsibly and sustainably for our people and for our customers.
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.
Because of this, after 4 years at Wise, you’ll have the option to take a paid sabbatical: 6 weeks paid time off and £1,000 financial support in addition to your annual leave.
This is to reward the time and effort that you’ve put into Wise and give you stretch of time to fully switch off and reflect back on your journey.
Flexibility and trust
We positively encourage flexible working. Whether it’s time off for children, working from home, school plays, volunteering or just life admin – we know flexibility is essential. We offer a flexible working approach, as well as the opportunity to work from (almost) anywhere in the world for up to 90 days a year!
Here success is measured by the impact you have. So chat to your team lead and work out what works best for you whether that’s different hours or working from home.
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.
Financial + Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
You can start saving towards your retirement with our 401(k) plan where Wise will match 100% of your contributions from 1-2% and 50% of your contributions from 3-6%.
Company equity
We offer everyone who works for us RSUs as we’re building Wise together and want you to share in the success of our $5 billion company on a mission.
Charitable contribution matching
Pension
Pay transparency
Child Care + Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Generous parental leave
18 fully paid weeks of parental leave for birth or adoption, if you’ve been at Wise for 1+ year at the due date or adoption date. This applies regardless of gender.
Fertility benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite gym
Onsite office parking
Pet friendly
We have dog friendly offices in a number of our locations
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
When you’re craving a snack, you can also find a variety of treats and drinks in our kitchens. We also offer a weekly Team Lunch’s
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Although we don't offer fully remote working, all employees have access to a 'work from home allowance' to ensure they have the equipment set up they need to work from home.
Meditation space
Mother's room
Professional Development
Continuing education stipend
Customized development tracks
Job training & conferences
Mentorship program
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications
Promote from within
Lunch and learns
Tuition reimbursement
Personal development training
Virtual coaching services
Apprenticeship programs
These are available in our Sao Paulo office
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity manifesto
Documented equal pay policy
Highly diverse management team
Diversity employee resource groups
We have 13 global Wise Communities which actively help us drive our diversity, equity and inclusion progress. Throughout the year, we celebrate global and regional cultural & religious events.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance + Wellness
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Wise will provide you with paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health insurance
If you’re a full-time employee, you’re eligible to enroll in insurance coverage within your first 30 days of employment
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Our assistance programme provides 24/7 expert guidance and specialist support on any issue, from everyday matters to more serious problems that affect our employee’s wellbeing.
Wellness days
Abortion travel benefits
Culture
Volunteer in local community
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.
Flexible work schedule
We expect that new joiners will be in the office most days to build connections for their first six months. After that we see most Wisers split their working week between the office and home.
Open door policy
Open office floor plan
Pair programming
Partners with nonprofits
Wise partners with a number of non-profit organizations, including the International Rescue Committee (IRC), contributing £500,000 to their Crisis Response Fund.
Remote work program
After your first 6 months, most people can work virtually from (almost) anywhere in the world for up to 90 days a year.
Team based strategic planning
OKR operational model
Employee resource groups
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
We have in-person team calls, live streamed across our global offices every two weeks, as well as quarterly planning sessions and our regular Mission Days global events.
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
36 days annual leave (holiday, paid time off) per year, including local public holidays
Paid volunteer time
Wise offers employees one day of PTO per year to use towards volunteering either as an individual or with your team!
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
You’ll receive 15 days of fully paid sick leave per year
Sabbatical
To reward the time and effort you’ll put into Wise after 4 years working here, you’ll have the option to take 6-weeks paid time off and £1,000 financial support in addition to your annual leave.
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
