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Our Mission:
At Wise, we’ve got a clear mission — money without borders. Built by and for people who live global lives. As a FinTech company moving billions of GBP of customer money in over 70 countries, Wise needs bulletproof financials & insights into the growth of the company. We need timely, accurate and scalable financial data to make accurate business decisions inside the company.
Due to continued and rapid growth we’re on the hunt for an Analytics Director to lead our Group Finance Analytics function in Bishopsgate, London. You’ll be part of the team that helps pilot the rocket ship.
Job DescriptionYour Mission:
At Wise, we’ve got a clear mission — money without borders. Built by and for people who live global lives. As a FinTech company moving billions of GBP of customer money in over 70 countries, Wise needs bulletproof financials & insights into the growth of the company. We need timely, accurate and scalable financial data to make accurate business decisions inside the company.
Due to continued and rapid growth we’re on the hunt for an Analytics Director to lead our Group Finance Analytics function in Bishopsgate, London. You’ll be part of the team that helps pilot the rocket ship.
Role Overview:
Finance controls and manages the largest, most complex, and most important datasets at Wise. Given our ongoing international expansion and the ever evolving development of our product, the requirements for this never sit still, and we need a talented Analytics Director to help us manage our data, platforms, and analytics teams to the outcomes we need as a finance function. The role is highly technical focussed on effective data and stakeholder management at scale.
What you’ll be doing:
Lead and nurture a team of 12 talented analysts, helping them grow and deliver great results
Coordinate and liaise with Data Engineering, Finance Control, Product, Product Engineering, Finance Leadership and Regulatory Reporting on their data needs and developments. You will be the key person defining data strategy in conjunction with these stakeholders
Your role will lean heavily into data architecture, assurance, delivery, and the ongoing development of data systems and processes
Make sure our data processes meet legal requirements and support our big-picture goals
Stay on top of data trends and find ways to make our processes even better
Who you are
5-6 years experience as an Analyst and 2-5 years leading others (can be overlapping).
Deep background in designing data systems in conjunction with Data Engineers and PMs.
Strong expertise in data architecture and strategy, including technology stack selection and strategic roadmapping.
Proficient in data modeling and design, with experience in logical and physical data models.
Ability to self-organize and manage stakeholders, and drive strategic direction within a particular department.
Finance background preferred.
Data visualization and storytelling ability.
Demonstration of impact/going above and beyond basic role requirements.
Python/R.
Desirable
Experience with DBT and data modelling in a warehouse context.
Understanding of testing and experimental design.
Legally authorized to work in the UK.
Some important stuff we would like you to know
To meet our regulatory obligations as a licensed financial services company, Wise needs to conduct background checks on all new hires, which in the Finance team includes Criminal and Credit checks. Please discuss with the Recruiter if you have any concerns regarding this process.
What do we offer:
Salary: £125,000 - £150,000
Company Restricted Stock Units
Numerous great benefits in our London office
Key benefits:
Hybrid working
Paid annual holiday, sick days, parental leave and other leave opportunities
6 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise on top of annual leave
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.
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