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3.0
Nov 16, 2021
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Pros

+I can't emphasise this enough but the majority of people here are really a pleasure to work with. +Pretty interesting culture with great sense of humour and human-like approach from most leaders. + No micromanagement, lots of project work and space to be creative. + Most people are genuinely passionate about the mission of the company. + Focus on improving diversity. + Salary reviews came in timely considering the market situation (although, only because they lost quite a few people in the last few months)

Cons

- Not great operationally and no enablement available for us to do our job easier. We still operate with systems and processes that have been used when Wise was a smaller company = meaning you will spend 10x the time to do a task that shouldn't take more than a few clicks/seconds time; Beware: Spreadsheets everywhere, anytime, for everything... Admin could take 60%-70% of your workload. - Not very open to changes. Running processes the way they did years ago because it made sense then... - The autonomous culture could be a double-edged sword. It actually feels more of an excuse around the chaos that exists. It probably worked perfectly when the company was smaller but it's insensible to continue running a scaling business with the same techniques/resources that have been used years ago; - Could do much better with incentives and benefits;

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5.0
Mar 12, 2026
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Pros

flexible review pay lots of feedback

Cons

repetitive long hours can be frustrating no sponsorship for visa

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Wise Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciate the flexibility, benefits and culture. We hope you continue enjoying your experience at Wise.
3.0
Feb 25, 2026
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Pros

Mission-Driven Work: Wise’s mission of "money without borders" aligned perfectly with my personal values. I was genuinely excited to go to work every day, tackle challenges, and track our progress toward that goal. Exceptional Peer Group: The hiring bar is high; you’ll work with smart, diverse, and genuinely interesting people from all backgrounds. Cutting-Edge Product: Working on the Wise Platform is a great technical experience. As an Implementation Manager, you get excellent visibility and access to the Product and Engineering teams. Top-Tier Documentation: Internal enablement and documentation are highly organized, making it easy to self-serve and find answers quickly.

Cons

Lack of Transparency in Management: I received no negative feedback during my probation period, only to be placed on a PIP two weeks after it ended. The feedback loop is non-existent; instead of real-time coaching, minor oversights are "saved up" to justify disciplinary action. Poor Feedback Quality: The PIP I received felt AI-generated, filled with corporate jargon and lacking substantive examples of performance failure. It felt like a formality rather than a genuine attempt at development. Toxic Management Culture: There is a palpable sense of micromanagement and "back-stabbing" within certain leadership circles. The environment shifted from collaborative to manipulative, with a noticeable lack of directness and honesty. Growth Hurdles: The Sales team appears to be struggling to close deals, which impacts the overall momentum of the department.

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Wise Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. You raised a number of concerns and I hope you were able to discuss these before you left. If you’d be comfortable to share more details, we’d really appreciate it. Please drop us an email at employerbrand@wise.com.
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