Talent Development Specialist

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 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 .

Job Description

• As a Talent Development Specialist (L4), you will bring 3+ years of applicable experience to play a pivotal role in driving a targeted learning strategy and professional growth across corporate, tech, or highly regulated environments.
• You will act as a consultative Learning Partner for senior leaders and executives, leading rigorous Learning Needs Analyses (LNAs) and translating complex business

requirements

into high-impact learning solutions.

• Additionally, you will facilitate core onboarding and leadership programs, drive engagement in global learning initiatives, manage product ownership and governance, and deliver data-driven strategic insights during MBRs and QBRs.
• Success in this role requires strong executive presence, consultative influence, structured project management, and adept change management skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitation:

• Primary facilitator of Company Onboarding and flagship talent development programs.
• Secondary facilitator and consultative co-designer of Leadership Development products for mid-level and senior management.
• Delivers offsites in location where suitable.

Learning Partnering:

• Partner directly with senior leaders and executive stakeholders to define, align, and execute tailored learning strategies at the squad and functional levels.
• Lead rigorous, multi-method Learning Needs Analyses (LNAs) across business functions to diagnose capability gaps and prioritize strategic talent interventions.
• Synthesize complex learning metrics into strategic, executive-ready insights and presentation decks for Monthly (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Work with regional teams to ensure training delivery in supported locations.
• Maintain global learning calendar for supported assignment(s).
• Drive engagement for global learning initiatives within supported assignment(s).

Product Ownership:

• Serve as local Product Owner and Subject Matter Expert for core learning products, overseeing lifecycle management and product governance.
• Establish data governance standards to maintain rigorous data hygiene, reporting compliance, and LMS integrity at regional and global levels.
• Ensure regular cadence of content updates and program enhancements as needed.

Qualifications

Core skills:

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Talent Development, L&D, or Human Resource Consulting within corporate, tech, or highly regulated industries.
• Strong proficiency in project management and design thinking.
• Advanced consultative problem-solving and influencing skills, with a track record of building trust and guiding senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Confidence in interpreting data and producing data-led, visually compelling presentations.
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging, articulate strategic vision, and facilitate alignment across matrixed teams.
• Proven change management capabilities, with experience leading organizational transitions, driving program adoption, and navigating complex business changes.
• Strong facilitation skills.

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.

Additional Information

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 .
• Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram .