Global DEI Partnerships Lead

Wise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise is seeking a dedicated DEI leader to drive inclusion across its People function, partnering with senior leaders to embed DEI into talent processes, policies and culture. You will diagnose gaps with data, co‑create action plans, and coach managers on inclusive leadership and bias mitigation.

You’ll design DEI training, build practical resources, and govern global ERGs to align with Wise’s strategy and growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in DEI, Partnering, or OD roles with enterprise‑wide impact.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and translate DEI strategy into action.
• Strong facilitation and training design skills; comfortable delivering to large, diverse audiences.
• Experience managing multi‑jurisdiction DEI reporting and compliance (pay gap, EEO, etc.)
• Data fluency: you use metrics to diagnose problems, measure progress, and tell compelling stories
• Bias for action and accountability—you balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution

Responsibilities

• Partner with People COEs (Talent, L&D, Reward, Employee Relations, People Experience and Employee Brand) and business leaders to embed DEI in talent processes, policies, and culture and products.
• Diagnose inclusion gaps through data and listening; co‑create action plans with accountability
• Coach managers and People Partners on inclusive leadership, bias mitigation, and complex DEI‑related employee matters
• Design and deliver DEI training and learning journeys (in‑person and virtual)
• Build toolkits and resources that enable managers and teams to act on inclusion day‑to‑day
• Support and govern Wise’s employee communities (ERGs), ensuring alignment with business goals
• Own DEI metrics, dashboards, and narrative reporting for leadership and the Board
• Manage global regulatory reporting (pay gap, EEO, workforce diversity) across jurisdictions
• Track progress against DEI goals and surface insights to inform strategy
• Shape Wise’s DEI roadmap in partnership with the People Leadership Team
• Advise on risk, reputation, and opportunity related to DEI and take steps to mitigate.
• Represent Wise externally and bring best practice back into the business
• Work with Regional People teams to deliver local plans, acknowledging cultural and regional differences.

Skills

DEI experience

Executive partnering

Facilitation

Data storytelling

Bias mitigation

Education

Organisation Development background

Tools

People analytics tools

Job description

Wise is seeking a dedicated DEI leader to drive inclusion across its People function, partnering with senior leaders to embed DEI into talent processes, policies and culture. You will diagnose gaps with data, co‑create action plans, and coach managers on inclusive leadership and bias mitigation.

You’ll design DEI training, build practical resources, and govern global ERGs to align with Wise’s strategy and growth.