Treasury Operations Specialist

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. 

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their life easier and save them money. 

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere. 

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

We’re seeking a Treasury Operations Specialist to join our Treasury Team in Austin. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to Wise's mission within the Finance and Treasury Tribe, impacting millions of people by optimizing operational processes on a global scale.

Treasury is responsible for efficiently moving the right amount in the right currency at the right time to serve our customers, all while minimizing costs. To excel in this role, you should be passionate about process automation, dedicated to enhancing efficiency and ready to tackle challenges head-on. As an ideal candidate, you’ll have a sharp mind for synthesizing crucial information to make informed decisions in time-critical situations. Additionally, you'll demonstrate a holistic perspective to shape future plans for the team.

Your mission: 

Wise has been at the forefront of revolutionizing international money transfers and currency management. You'll play a crucial role by:

• Managing cash movements, planning and executing FX trades to ensure timely delivery of customers' funds.

• Overseeing hedging strategies, monitoring the market, and managing exposure risks to maintain competitive pricing.

• Taking ownership of team and company processes, fostering relationships as a key point of contact with external partners and internal stakeholders.

• Innovating and improving global money movement processes to achieve closer to instant and free transfers.

• Collaborate with payment operations specialists, engineers, analysts and product managers to drive product and process improvements.

This role offers you the opportunity to:

• Make an Impact – Identify and automate processes that reduce costs and enhance efficiency.

• Challenge Yourself – Work in teams facing complex and time-sensitive situations, questioning norms, and driving positive change.

• Work and Travel Globally – Collaborate closely with internal and external partners, visiting Treasury team offices in Austin, London, Tallinn, and Singapore.

• Learn and Grow - Work alongside a diverse team, given autonomy to make decisions, and contribute to the company's mission.

A bit about you:

• Possess excellent written and verbal English skills.

• Be an accurate, organized individual with an eye for detail, taking ownership of work and leading projects when required.

• Demonstrate clear and honest communication skills, adaptability to different audiences, and comfort in resolving issues with global external partners and internal stakeholders.

• Be comfortable with feedback, value openness, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

• Quickly connect the dots in new situations, think creatively for solutions, and multitask efficiently in time-critical scenarios.

• Be flexible with work hours to accommodate shifts and occasionally working weekends and holidays.

• Exhibit self-motivation, initiative in learning, and the ability to make independent decisions in time-sensitive situations.

Some extra skills that would be awesome:

• Academic or work experience in Finance/accounting/banking/trading is advantageous

• 1 - 3 years of experience in a responsible operational specialist role - demonstrating trust in executing operational processes and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in using data to prioritize tasks and support claims..

If you are interested, please submit your CV and cover letter in English

In your cover letter, please answer the following questions (support with examples from past experience):

Why do you want to join the Treasury team as a Treasury Operations Specialist  and what do you wish to accomplish in this role?

What do you think are the main challenges in the team?

Why do you think you can succeed in this role?

Additional Information

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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