Join Wise, a global technology company on a mission to make money management easier and more affordable for everyone. As the Workforce Management Operations Partner Lead, you will be the primary interface between Workforce Management and Operations, ensuring that WFM disciplines are consistently understood and applied in operational decision-making. You will shift Operations from reactive, short-term workforce decisions to planned, data-driven execution. This role requires 2-4 years of WFM/Ops experience, financial services knowledge, and strong stakeholder management skills.
About the role
2–4 Years WFM/Ops Experience: Proven track record in high-volume, scaled environments (Contact Centers or Shared Services).
Financial Services Knowledge: Specific understanding of KYC, FinCrime, or regulated operational environments.
The "Translator" Ability: Capable of turning complex WFM jargon (Erlang, Shrinkage, Occupancy) into clear, actionable business advice.
Strategic Assertiveness: The backbone to constructively challenge senior leaders and say "no" when decisions undermine WFM plans
Analytical Reasoning: Ability to interpret data trends and identify leading vs. lagging indicators rather than just reading metrics.
Stakeholder Management: Experience acting as a partner rather than just a reporting function; comfortable operating with Heads of Departments.
Forward-Looking Mindset: A bias toward proactive risk identification and prevention rather than reactive firefighting.
Change Management: Experience driving the adoption of new playbooks or frameworks across different operational units.
Strong stakeholder management.
Welcome challenges with a positive attitude.
Easily adapt to changes.
Extremely guided towards teamwork/collaboration.
Flexible to work weekends/Public Holidays
Schedule optimization experience / knowledge on how is it done
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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Key missions
- Your mission is to shift Operations from reactive, short-term workforce decisions toward planned, data-driven execution.
- Act as a business partner and discipline guardian, translating WFM insights into clear operational trade-offs.
- Serve as a mentor and capability multiplier for Intraday and Scheduling Specialists, supporting their professional development.