APAC Benefits Manager

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 lives 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 and what we offer.

 

At Wise, we’re building a world without borders, and that mission starts with our people. We are looking for an APAC Benefits Manager to join our Total Rewards Center of Excellence (COE).

In this role, you won’t just be "administering" plans; you’ll be a key architect in executing our Global Benefits strategy across a diverse and fast-growing region.You will ensure that Wise’s employee benefits are not only compliant and competitive but world-class; attracting, retaining, engaging, and recognizing the right people to fuel our global mission.

You will operate with a global mindset, navigating ambiguity and making decisions that balance specific regional needs with our broader Total Rewards philosophy.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Own the APAC Benefits Ecosystem: Support the development, implementation, and expansion of health, risk, retirement, and flexible benefits programs across the region.

• Drive Operational Evolution: Design and maintain end-to-end data flows between Rewards, People Ops, and Payroll to ensure seamless process mapping and accuracy.

• Vendor & Partner Management: Partner with global brokers, pension consultants, flexible benefits administrators and local vendors to manage renewals, pricing, and contracts—proactively troubleshooting issues before they impact the Wiser experience.

• Data-Driven Benchmarking: Conduct regular analysis of market trends and claims utilization to ensure our packages remain competitive and financially sustainable.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all programs comply with local regulations and Wise’s global policies, staying ahead of legislative changes that impact our offerings.

• Communication & Education: Work with Internal Comms to deliver education plans that empower Wisers to maximize the value of their benefits.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with People Partners, People Operations teams, Payroll, and Finance to align benefits with talent goals and budget management.

 

About You!

• Experienced Benefits Professional: You have a proven track record managing international insured benefits (Healthcare, Risk, Retirement, Flex) within a fast-paced environment.

• Solutions-Focused & Agile: You thrive in evolving situations and are comfortable driving key benefits initiatives.

• Data-Driven: You are proficient in using data, facts, and insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform your approach.

• Collaborative & Globally Aware: You are skilled at building relationships across geographies, influencing without hierarchy, and balancing local needs with global impact.

• Customer-Driven: You are always thinking about how to automate and improve the Wiser experience, working more impactful and smarter, not harder.

• Resilient Change Agent: You are motivated to challenge the status quo and support organizational growth with pragmatism and steadiness.

 

Extra skills we’d love:

• Financial / Tech Services Experience: Deep insight into the commercial landscape of the fintech or finance world.

• Consulting Background: Experience in a consulting environment is a plus but not a requirement.

 

This role is for you if:

• You enjoy a mix of strategic design and hands-on execution.

• You are a proactive owner who identifies issues early and drives evidence-based solutions.

• You value innovation and are excited to help shape the future of a scaling global organization.

 

This role may NOT be for you if:

• You prefer highly structured environments with fixed processes and narrow scopes.

• You require a "fixed handbook" before making decisions.

• You find cross-regional alignment or global collaboration challenging.

 

Why Join Wise?

• Real Impact: You’ll have a seat at the table to shape the future of our benefits landscape.

• Global Growth: We’re expanding fast, offering you significant room for professional development.

• Culture: Become part of a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

• The Perks: Competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package (of course!), and the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in fintech.

 

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re ready to help us build a better benefits experience for Wisers across APAC, we’d love to hear from you.

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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