A pretty great, unique place to work. In the future more companies - Anonymous employee Wise Employee Review

5.0
Sep 20, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I've worked at TransferWise for over two years. It's the best place i've worked and I see myself here for the foreseeable future. Work is complex and rewarding. Autonomy is high. Employees are trusted with great responsibility and to figure it out. Some people struggle with this but I find it enjoyable. Bar for hiring is high, people are smart and everyone cares about the mission. Decent benefits scheme/ pension now in place.

Cons

Can be chaotic / lack structure Hard work at times Pay is ok, but no where near your Facebook/Google/Ubers Sometimes there can be a lack of experience/leadership in senior management. Not always clear path or steps to career progression.

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flexible review pay lots of feedback

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Wise Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciate the flexibility, benefits and culture. We hope you continue enjoying your experience at Wise.
3.0
Feb 25, 2026
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Mission-Driven Work: Wise’s mission of "money without borders" aligned perfectly with my personal values. I was genuinely excited to go to work every day, tackle challenges, and track our progress toward that goal. Exceptional Peer Group: The hiring bar is high; you’ll work with smart, diverse, and genuinely interesting people from all backgrounds. Cutting-Edge Product: Working on the Wise Platform is a great technical experience. As an Implementation Manager, you get excellent visibility and access to the Product and Engineering teams. Top-Tier Documentation: Internal enablement and documentation are highly organized, making it easy to self-serve and find answers quickly.

Cons

Lack of Transparency in Management: I received no negative feedback during my probation period, only to be placed on a PIP two weeks after it ended. The feedback loop is non-existent; instead of real-time coaching, minor oversights are "saved up" to justify disciplinary action. Poor Feedback Quality: The PIP I received felt AI-generated, filled with corporate jargon and lacking substantive examples of performance failure. It felt like a formality rather than a genuine attempt at development. Toxic Management Culture: There is a palpable sense of micromanagement and "back-stabbing" within certain leadership circles. The environment shifted from collaborative to manipulative, with a noticeable lack of directness and honesty. Growth Hurdles: The Sales team appears to be struggling to close deals, which impacts the overall momentum of the department.

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Wise Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. You raised a number of concerns and I hope you were able to discuss these before you left. If you’d be comfortable to share more details, we’d really appreciate it. Please drop us an email at employerbrand@wise.com.
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