Opportunity at
WiseDEI Partner Lead
Wise is seeking a DEI Partner Lead for a full-time, on-site position based in London. In this role, the professional will lead diversity, equity, and inclusion…
Career Tools
About This Role
Wise is seeking a DEI Partner Lead for a full-time, on-site position based in London. In this role, the professional will lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the company's People function by collaborating with leadership to identify inclusion challenges, develop targeted action plans, and track tangible results. The position requires a combination of high-level strategy and practical, hands-on execution. The successful candidate will work closely with People Centers of…
Job Description
Wise is seeking a DEI Partner Lead for a full-time, on-site position based in London. In this role, the professional will lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the company's People function by collaborating with leadership to identify inclusion challenges, develop targeted action plans, and track tangible results. The position requires a combination of high-level strategy and practical, hands-on execution.
The successful candidate will work closely with People Centers of Excellence and business leaders to integrate inclusion principles into company culture, policies, talent processes, and products. Responsibilities include analyzing inclusion gaps through data, coaching managers on mitigating bias and inclusive leadership, designing learning programs, and governing employee resource groups. Furthermore, the role involves managing global regulatory reporting requirements, overseeing metrics and dashboards for leadership, and shaping the overarching inclusion roadmap in coordination with the People Leadership Team.
Wise builds international financial services and values a diverse, equitable workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. This opportunity suits an experienced inclusion professional who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day delivery across a global, fast-growing environment.
Responsibilities
- Partner with People COEs and business leaders to embed inclusion into policies, talent processes, culture, and products
- Analyze inclusion gaps using data and listening to co-create actionable plans with clear accountability
- Coach managers and People Partners regarding inclusive leadership, bias reduction, and complex employee matters
- Design and deliver virtual and in-person inclusion training programs and learning journeys
- Develop resources and toolkits that assist managers and teams in practicing daily inclusion
- Support and govern employee resource groups to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
- Oversee metrics, dashboards, and reporting narratives for the Board and leadership team
- Manage compliance and global regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions including EEO and pay gap data
- Collaborate with Regional People teams to implement local strategies that address cultural and regional differences
Requirements
- Demonstrated enterprise-wide experience in DEI, Organizational Development, or partnering roles
- Proven capability to collaborate with senior leaders and execute DEI strategies
- Strong training design and facilitation abilities suited for large, diverse audiences
- Experience handling multi-jurisdiction compliance and DEI reporting such as pay gap and EEO
- Data fluency to diagnose issues, measure progress, and communicate insights
- Commitment to hands-on execution alongside strategic thinking
Qualifications
- Background supporting or leading employee resource groups or communities
- Previous experience within tech, fast-growth, or global organizational settings
- Familiarity with analytics tools and People systems
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers are based only on the employer’s listing; where it doesn’t say, neither do we.
What is the location and work model for the DEI Partner Lead role?
The position is based in London and is on-site.
What is the employment type for this position?
This is a full-time role.
Is a salary specified in the job posting?
The job posting does not specify a salary.
What are the core duties of the DEI Partner Lead?
The role involves partnering with leaders to diagnose inclusion gaps, designing training programs, managing global regulatory reporting, coaching managers, and shaping the overall DEI roadmap.
Sample Interview Questions
AI-generated questions tailored to this specific role — a preview of the full practice set.
