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Graduate Programs at Wise

If you’re a final-year student or recent graduate looking to launch your career in global fintech, a Wise graduate program is your perfect next step. Join us as a full-time employee starting this September, where you'll take on real responsibility from day one and collaborate with world-class teams.

Duration

9 Months
Full-time placement across 9 months.

Eligibility

Recent Graduates
Up to 1 year post-graduation or graduating soon.

Location

Multiple Locations
Options vary depending on team and role.

Format

Flexible Working
A balanced mix of in-office and remote work.

Outcome

Career Progression
Clear pathway into bigger roles and long-term growth.

Intake Date

September Intake
Annual cohort onboarding begins in autumn.


Graduate Program Roadmap

Our program is designed to offer you a comprehensive learning experience, transforming you into a well-rounded professional ready to tackle the challenges of the fintech world. 

You will be fully immersed in the day-to-day operations of your team, gaining hands-on experience and deep-diving into your specific function. During the program, you will:

  • Collaborate on a major project throughout the 10 weeks, giving you ownership of a significant initiative from start to finish.

  • Dive into specialized courses and real-world cases to build a strong understanding of our end-to-end processes.

  • Learn independently through internal guides and side-by-side sessions with experienced team members.

  • Engage in all-company team calls, helping you connect with our mission and feel like an integral part of the team from day one.


You should apply if:

  • You’re a final-year student or recent graduate who will graduate this year or graduated within the last year.
  • You’re passionate about fintech and ready to launch your career in the industry.
  • You’ve completed relevant studies that align with the specific role you're applying for.
  • You’re ready to start full-time in September, joining our global graduate cohort.
  • You have the right to work: In most locations, candidates must have the right to work in the location of the role. Visa sponsorship is generally not available in most locations.


What you will get:

  • Full-time employment from day one: You’ll join Wise as a permanent, full-time employee with a long-term career path ahead of you.

  • Cohort-based onboarding: You’ll start alongside a global community of fellow graduates, helping you build a strong peer support network right away.

  • A 9-month structured development program: You’ll participate in our Graduate Academy, designed to build your core workplace skills, confidence, and business impact.

  • Tailored, function-specific training: You’ll access specialized learning, like our dedicated Engineering Academy and bootcamp for tech roles, or bespoke onboarding tailored to your specific team.

  • A launching pad for your fintech career: You’ll gain real responsibility early on, setting you up for sustained growth and success within Wise.

Location-specific information

Estonia

Tallinn office environment

Estonia

Work Setup: Onsite with a hybrid working model in the Tallinn office.

Eligibility: Open to anyone eligible to work in Estonia (with some visa exceptions made for eligible candidates).

Graduate Programs:

  • EE Engineering (ENG) Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Late Winter / Early Spring.
  • EE Data Science (DS) Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Late Winter / Early Spring.

United Kingdom

London office environment


United Kingdom

Work Setup: Onsite with a hybrid working model in the London office.

Eligibility: Open to anyone eligible to work in the UK.

Graduate Programs:

  • UK Engineering (ENG) Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Autumn.
  • UK Data Science (DS) Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Autumn.
  • UK Analytics Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Autumn.
  • UK Design Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Winter.
  • UK Finance Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Spring.
  • UK Legal Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Spring.

Hungary

Budapest office environment

Hungary

Work Setup: Onsite with a hybrid working model in the Budapest office.

Eligibility: Open to anyone eligible to work in Hungary.

Graduate Programs:

  • HU Engineering (ENG) Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Late Winter / Early Spring.

Singapore

Singapore office environment

Singapore

Work Setup: Onsite with a hybrid working model in the Singapore office.

Eligibility: Open to anyone eligible to work in Singapore.

Graduate Programs:

  • SGP Analytics Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Late Summer / Early Autumn.
  • SGP Engineering (ENG) Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Winter.

United States

US office environment

United States

Work Setup: Onsite with a hybrid working model in the US office.

Eligibility: Open to anyone eligible to work in the US.

Graduate Programs:

  • US Engineering (ENG) Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Late Summer / Early Autumn.

Brazil

São Paulo office environment

Brazil

Work Setup: Onsite with a hybrid working model in the São Paulo office.

Eligibility: Open to anyone eligible to work in Brazil.

Graduate Programs:

  • SAO Engineering (ENG) Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Late Summer / Early Autumn.

India

Hyderabad office environment

India

Work Setup: Onsite with a hybrid working model in the Hyderabad office.

Eligibility: Open to anyone eligible to work in India.

Graduate Programs:

  • HYD Engineering (ENG) Graduate: 9-month program as a permanent teammate. Applications open in Winter.


Application to Recruitment stages

First stage

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Screening

CVs are reviewed against the job description and role relevance.


Second stage

Technical assessment illustration

Technical assessment

Used for technical roles such as analytics, data science, and engineering.


Third stage

Video assessment illustration

Value-based video assessment

MakiPeople is used to assess motivation, culture and values fit; for some non-technical roles it also includes role-specific assessment.


Fourth stage

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Final interview with teams

Teams assess potential, communication, and fit for Wise more broadly, not just one team.


Fifth stage

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Offer allocation

Offers are made to positively assessed candidates, and allocation to teams may follow depending on function.


Explore our roles

Engineering

Ready to build the future of finance? As a WiseStart Software Engineer, you'll start with our Engineering Bootcamp to bring up to speed on the tools and terminology we use.

Followed by the Engineering Academy, a 9-month program designed to bridge the gap between university and a live production environment. You'll work on high-impact projects, collaborate with different teams, and create seamless, high-performing interfaces that directly affect our customers.

To support you every step of the way, you'll have a dedicated mentor in your team and a buddy for personal guidance and support. Join our engineering community, and we'll let you know when a suitable role opens.

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Analytics

Our analytics roles are for those who are passionate about using data to drive key business decisions and create a seamless experience for our customers. You'll use various statistical methods and tools to carry out crucial data analysis from day one.

Our WiseStart Academy offers seminars led by senior leaders, one-on-one coaching, and self-led learning pathways to help you continuously develop your skills. You won't be on your own - everyone gets a dedicated mentor for guidance and a buddy for support, ensuring you're ready to take on the challenge of collaborating cross-functionally to help shape and build our products. Join our analytics community, and we'll let you know when a suitable role opens.

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Finance

As a Finance Specialist, you'll join a globally recognised program designed to help you become a qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant with a level 7 apprenticeship qualification. You'll be supported by a dedicated coach and training manager to build your technical skills, commercial knowledge, and forward-thinking mindset.

You'll have the unique opportunity to build, own, and grow parts of the financial engine of one of the world's fast-growing fintech companies, all whilst working alongside an international team. If you want to drive financial sustainability, and have a high-impact role, join our finance community, and we'll let you know when a suitable role opens.

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Design

If you're looking for a design internship where you can make a real impact, look no further. Our program starts with the WiseStart Design Bootcamp, an introduction to our tools and terminology, followed by the WiseStart Academy, which includes coaching, workshops, and seminars.

You'll get to know our product teams and customers, building a deep understanding of their needs as you help bring our brand to life through marketing materials and event experiences. We'll give you the support you need, with a dedicated mentor and buddy to help you grow your creative skills, all in a collaborative environment.

If you want to influence how we approach customer-centricity and design quality, join our design community.

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Legal

As a Legal Graduate, you will spend 2 years within our Legal team, gaining comprehensive exposure to diverse legal matters throughout the business. Your rotations will include Privacy and Company Secretarial functions, where you will play a crucial role in supporting the team with data protection, privacy laws, and corporate governance.

You'll be part of an award-winning legal team working in a fast-paced, global fintech, where you will have a high level of independence and responsibility, all whilst working and learning alongside other high-performing team members.

Join our Legal community, and we'll let you know when a suitable role opens.


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Data Science

Ready to help us scale and positively impact our customers even more? As a Data Scientist, you will work directly on projects that improve our products with customer convenience and trust in mind. From day one, you'll find opportunities to experiment with state-of-the-art algorithms and build industry-proven machine learning solutions.

Our WiseStart Academy provides ongoing learning and development through senior leader seminars, coaching, and self-led pathways. You'll also be fully supported with a dedicated mentor in your team and a buddy to help you get settled. If you're a passionate data scientist ready to take on big challenges, join our community and we'll let you know when roles opens.


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