Learning Business Partner

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.

Job Description

Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a fast-growing, global FinTech scale-up on a mission to make money transfer faster, cheaper, and more transparent for everyone. The Talent Development team plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of continuous learning, empowering the growth and success of our teams in achieving our Mission.

As a Learning Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Product and Engineering teams at Wise. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to provide high-impact development opportunities that enhance capabilities, boost performance, and support career progression. You will proactively work with leaders to craft scalable learning interventions, while ensuring the success of training and offsite events. 

Key responsibilities:

• Proactively engage with senior leadership and the People team to understand the function’s business priorities and goals.

• Identify skill gaps and opportunities for development, define clear objectives and design integrated learning solutions that are aligned with the business needs.

• Use frameworks like ADDIE to launch full cycle talent development initiatives.

• Be a bridge between Talent Development and the function you support to roll out global initiatives.

• Coach stakeholders and establish yourself as a trusted advisor and point of contact.

• Facilitate leadership development and bespoke team coaching sessions in the London office.

• Work closely with our Talent Management and Talent Acquisition teams to deliver a holistic approach to Talent at Wise.

• Continuously improve your skills to stay aligned with best practices in the industry.

Background & Expertise Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally in adult learning, business management, or a related field.

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, with a strong focus on business partnering, ideally within a tech or product-driven environment.

• Experience in needs analysis, stakeholder management, and crafting tailored development solutions for large, diverse teams.

• Track record of leading successful learning initiatives and programmes, with a focus on creating scalable solutions.

• Experience in designing and facilitating workshops, training programs, and leadership development offerings.

• Understanding of the Product and Engineering functions, and a passion for developing talent in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

• Proficiency in data analysis to assess training effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.

Core skills:

• Strong proficiency in project management and design thinking.

• Consultative approach to problem-solving, applying data-driven insights to create tailored solutions.

• Confidence in interpreting data and producing data-led, visually compelling presentations.

• Organised, detail-focused, and able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

• Adept at stakeholder management, communicating effectively with diverse teams to encourage collaboration.

• Experience in virtual and international environments, including hybrid teams.

• Excellent command of English; additional language skills are an advantage.

Key attributes:

• Aware of important developments within the business and industry trends relating to people and organisational development.

• Strategic mindset in developing talent initiatives, understanding the bigger picture and how individual actions fit into the broader suite of talent development services.

• Comfortable navigating uncertainty and rapid change; adaptable to evolving business needs.

• Proactive and self-starting, anticipating potential challenges or opportunities and proposing solutions.

• Willingness to contribute beyond one’s own role, collaborating with colleagues to achieve collective objectives.

• Enthusiasm for collecting, processing, and applying data to streamline workflows and drive successful team projects.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate large-scale initiatives.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for high-quality, visually appealing deliverables.

Why Join Wise?

• Work in a dynamic, global scale-up environment where your impact matters.

• Be part of an inclusive and diverse team focused on learning and development.

• Access to continuous personal and professional growth opportunities.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible work environment.

• If you're excited about the opportunity to drive learning and development initiatives within a fast-paced, innovative company, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

56,000-70,000k GBP

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.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

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