Internship programs at Wise
If you’re a current student looking to launch your career in global fintech, a Wise internship is your perfect next step. Join us for a paid, 10-week summer program where you'll collaborate with world-class teams and sharpen your skills.
Duration
10 Weeks
The program runs for a full duration of 10 weeks.
Eligibility
Penultimate Year
Students in their penultimate year of university.
Location
Multiple Locations
Multiple locations available, depending on the role.
Format
Flexible Working
A hybrid mix of in-office and remote work—built for flexibility.
Outcome
Future Opportunities
A launchpad into more senior opportunities.
Dates
Intake Dates
Summer intake and off-cycle local intakes available.
Internship 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 current student in your penultimate year of study, preparing to graduate next year.
You’re passionate about fintech and excited to launch your career in the industry.
You’re studying a relevant discipline that aligns with the role you're applying for.
You’re available full-time for 10 weeks starting at the end of June.
You are eligible to work in the location of the role: 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:
Meaningful work: You’ll solve real-world problems, contribute to high-impact projects, and collaborate closely with experienced Wisers.
A potential future career: Strong performance during your internship can pave the way to a full-time graduate role after you finish your studies.
Learning through ownership: You’ll grow through hands-on experience, feedback, collaboration, and reflection, not passive observation.
Clear success expectations: You’ll align on your project scope and success criteria early on so you always know what winning looks like.
Full-time fintech experience: You’ll work full-time for 10 weeks, getting direct exposure to Wise’s global teams, culture, and ways of working.
Estonia
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).
Internship Programs:
- EE Engineering (ENG) Intern: 10-week summer internship. Applications open in Winter.
- EE Analytics Intern: 10-week summer internship. Applications open in Winter.
- EE Data Science (DS) Intern: 10-week summer internship. Applications open in Late Winter / Early Spring.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Work Setup: Onsite with a hybrid working model in the London office.
Eligibility: Open to anyone eligible to work in the UK.
Internship Programs:
- UK Engineering (ENG) Intern: 10-week summer internship. Applications open in Autumn.
- UK Data Science (DS) Intern: 10-week summer internship. Applications open in Autumn.
- UK Design Intern: 10-week summer internship. Applications open in Autumn.
- UK Analytics Intern: 10-week summer internship. Applications open in Autumn.
- UK Marketing Intern: 10-week summer internship. Applications open in Spring.
Singapore
Singapore
Work Setup: Onsite with a hybrid working model in the Singapore office.
Eligibility: Open to anyone eligible to work in Singapore.
Internship Programs:
- SGP Analytics Intern (Jan Start): 6-month internship. Applications open in Late Summer / Early Autumn.
- SGP Marketing Intern (July Start): 6-month internship. Applications open in Spring.
- SGP Engineering (ENG) Graduate (July Start): 6-month internship. Applications open in Spring.
- SGP Analytics Intern (July Start): 6-month internship. Applications open in Spring.
India
India
Work Setup: Onsite with a hybrid working model in the Hyderabad office.
Eligibility: Open to anyone eligible to work in India.
Internship Programs:
- HYD Engineering (ENG) Intern: 10-week internship. Applications open in Winter (January–March).
Application to Recruitment stages
First stage
Screening
CVs are reviewed against the job description and role relevance.
Second stage
Technical assessment
Used for technical roles such as analytics, data science, and engineering.
Third stage
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
Final interview with teams
Teams assess potential, communication, and fit for Wise more broadly, not just one team.
Fifth stage
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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