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      Wise

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      Wise reviews

      3.6

      64% would recommend to a friend

      (2,336 total reviews)
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      Kristo Käärmann

      74% approve of CEO

      59% positive business outlook

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      Wise has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,336 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Wise employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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      2K reviews
      5.0
      Oct 22, 2025

      A Genuinely Mission-Driven Company with High Autonomy

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Real Mission Focus: This is the biggest pro. Leadership truly believes in the mission; it's not just a slogan. Progress towards the mission is much more important that other metrics (revenue, profit, etc). The recent shareholder structure that was approved is a clear signal that the company is set up to remain mission-focused for the long term, which is incredibly motivating. Autonomy and Execution: The culture is very much "less alignment, more executing." You are given a lot of autonomy and flexibility to get your work done. If you're a self-starter, this is an amazing environment to be in. Stable Strategy: Unlike many tech companies, we aren't constantly making huge, disruptive strategy pivots. There's a clear and stable direction, which allows teams to focus on executing and building. Great People & Transparency: The people are smart, nice, and always willing to help. Teamwork is a strong point. There's also a high degree of transparency on everything, including calendar, everyone's calendar is open, and there's no culture of "pretending to be busy."

      Cons

      Top-Down Product Strategy: The company has historically been quite top-down, which has meant less product localization for specific markets. This is starting to change (India is a good recent example), but there's still progress to be made in empowering regional teams. Compensation and Benefits: Need more competitive package to attract and retain top talent in the current market.

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      Wise Response
      7mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We really appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying your experience at Wise especially the mission focus and great people.
      5.0
      Oct 22, 2025

      Amazing Culture, Great Benefits.

      Wise platform enterprise specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      - Exceptional Compensation & Equity: They offer competitive salaries, alongside receiving stock ownership, aligning individual success with the company’s mission. - Rapid Growth and Learning: Wise is intensely focused on professional development, encouraging cross-departmental learning and providing the resources to drive your own career trajectory. - Transparent Culture: Wise operate with open communication and direct feedback, fostering an environment of trust and continuous improvement. I am able to talk about anything with senior management. - Comprehensive Well-being & Leave: Benefit from competitive paid time off, dedicated Mental Health Days, and generous sick leave. - Outstanding Office Amenities: Enjoy fully stocked pantries, sponsored food (Free meals Tuesday/Wednesday), on-site relaxation rooms, and dedicated prayer facilities. - Vibrant Social & Community Life: They are now sponsoring various outside sports activities, plus weekly free drinks and lounge areas (PS5) to relax and bond with colleagues after work.

      Cons

      Cons: I have no major complaints. My only suggestions are to add more tables and chairs to the open floor area and increase the number of meeting rooms to accommodate the company's continuous expansion.

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      Wise Response
      7mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We really appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying your experience at Wise especially the compensation and opportunities for growth and learning.
      4.0
      Oct 21, 2025

      Good place to work

      Project manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Overall, depending on the team the people are great and very friendly. The office has great infrastructure and also depending on the area, there are some growth opportunities.

      Cons

      Leadership is getting worse each day. The support, motivation and acknowledgement is lacking day by day. As the company grows, it gets more corporate and less enjoyable to work, since demanding just increases without true support from leadership.

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      Wise Response
      7mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad you appreciate the friendly team and growth opportunities. If you’d be willing to share more about your concerns, please contact your local People Advisor and they will be happy to arrange a chat with you to discuss your feedback in more detail.
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