WE’RE A GLOBAL TECH COMPANY WITH A BIG MISSION AND A STARTUP HEART.

Wise plc launched in 2011 under its original name TransferWise.  Fast forward to 2024 - we are 5000+ Wisers across 17 countries and 117 nationalities.  We are one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable technology companies and the largest tech company by market capitalisation to ever list in London.

We disrupted an industry and created a new way to move money across borders.  Today, 16 million people and businesses use Wise.  We process over £9 billion in cross-border transactions every month, saving customers over £1.5 billion a year.  We are continuing to grow at pace and to redefine the international money space. 

"We live in a unique time, where people like you and me can take on the huge problems of the world – and fix them."

Kristo Käärmann, co-founder

We’re looking for a Deputy Company Secretary to join us and do things differently.

In this pivotal and exciting role, reporting to the Group Company Secretary, you'll take a  lead role in ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day company secretarial and governance matters of the Wise Group and its subsidiaries.  You will oversee an international company secretarial team consisting of at least 8 governance professionals alongside the Group Company Secretary. 
This is an important role in the Wise Group with an expectation that you will provide leadership and influence in a fast paced environment.

What you’ll do.

Leadership

• Oversight and development of the Company Secretarial Team 

• Along with the Group Company Secretary, develop and maintain the right culture, behaviours and standards across the team

• Drive continuous improvements in policies, procedures and governance advisory service

• Support the Group Company Secretary with cost management for the Company Secretarial Team.

Governance

• Manage and deliver effective governance support to the Board and Committees of Wise plc, acting as secretary to committees and other meetings as required.  

• Along with the Group Company Secretary, ensure that governance procedures and processes adhere to best practice standards and expectations

• Advise on key governance and regulatory matters

• Support with shareholder management

• Deputise for the Group Company Secretary, as required

Subsidiary Compliance

• Responsible for the development and implementation of Subsidiary Governance frameworks and best practice for all Wise Group subsidiaries

• Oversee members of the Company Secretarial team to ensure the highest standards of subsidiary governance and compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations

• Act as the point of escalation for issues arising and ensuring their appropriate resolution

Listed Company Obligations

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and listing requirements relevant to Wise plc

• Provide guidance on the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, MAR and managing the timely disclosure of information

• Oversee the management of the Wise plc AGM, the production of AGM documents and dealing with emerging AGM issues

• Alongside the Group Company Secretary, oversight of Company Secretarial’s production of the Annual Report, including the drafting and review (as appropriate) of the corporate governance report, directors’ report and related disclosures and ancillary documents and delivery of other year end processes.

• Oversee the preparation, compliance, review and release of regulatory announcements

Project Work 

• Advise and support on the company secretarial aspects of any major corporate actions and transactions

• Work with cross-functional teams including Legal, Tax, Treasury, Legal,  and external advisers to deliver projects 

The experience, background and competencies needed to succeed in this role.

• Qualified Chartered Secretary (ICSA) or qualified lawyer

• Minimum of 10 years' experience working in a senior company secretary role in a listed and complex international group 

• Solid experience in managing and leading a global team

• Strong background in UK and international subsidiary governance, ideally within financial services

• Excellent understanding of the Companies Act, Listing Rules, and other relevant legislation

• Have strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to think broadly on issues and apply sound judgement in problem solving

• Strong project management and organisational skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

• Be adaptable to a fast changing and dynamic environment

• Be a influential lead, focusing on development for the team

Our leadership framework includes the key attributes of impactful leaders at Wise.

Leading at Wise, like a lot of other things, is quite unique.  Our teams and individuals have the autonomy to make impactful decisions for our customers. Our leads empower the team to deliver impact and champion our culture.  

LEAD - Define the direction and empower your team to work interdependently to achieve goals in an autonomous environment.

DELIVER - Make sure the team is data-driven to make the most impact for our customers.

DEVELOP - Create an environment focused on the ongoing development of your team through knowledge sharing and feedback.

NURTURE - Build a culture where your team can have maximum impact by being and challenging themselves.
 

WE’RE PEOPLE WITHOUT BORDERS.  

BUILDING MONEY WITHOUT BORDERS.

We’re also people without judgement or prejudice, too. We want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So if you’re passionate about learning new things and keen to join our mission, you’ll fit right in.

And because we believe that diverse teams build better products, we’d especially love to hear from you if you’re from an under-represented demographic.

We do things differently.  Talk to our BOARD & EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT team to discover work that matters at Wise plc.

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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