Global CS Lead - Account Specialists

About the Role

We're looking for an exceptional leader to drive world-class customer care for Wise's highest-value customers. In this role, you'll establish and lead a global support structure that delivers extreme operational excellence, ensuring consistent SLA adherence across all regions while meeting regulatory requirements.

Success means balancing customer resolution, speed, retention, revenue growth, and product adoption—all while keeping the customer at the heart of every decision.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Excellence

Transform service into a revenue engine through insight-led upsells

Use data analytics to shift from reactive support to proactive growth

Build consultative partnerships that drive retention and expansion

Design multi-tiered engagement models optimising cost-to-serve

Strategic Planning

Develop 12-month operational strategy aligned with long-term goals

Deploy strategic plans and manage stakeholder expectations

Establish global support delivery across all Wise regions

Create scalable, affordable models supporting pricing strategy

Operations

Enhance productivity, quality, and first contact resolution

Use customer insights and root cause analytics for improvements

Manage resource utilisation and workforce planning

Drive continuous improvement and change management

Lead cross-functional stakeholder conversations

People Leadership

Provide effective coaching through regular 1-1s

Grow and develop globally distributed teams

Set actionable goals enabling team growth

Ensure operational continuity during your absence

Collaboration

Partner with Scaling Service, WFM, Vendor Management, and Product teams

Work cross-functionally with KYC, FinCrime, PayOps, and others

Align resources with business objectives and service levels

Capacity Management

Collaborate on staffing, recruiting, and retention strategy

Develop hiring and talent management best practices

Ensure compliance with local employment laws

Maintain required headcount through effective planning

Experience Required

Leadership Scale:

Experience managing 6+ direct reports and leading teams of 50+ globally

Proven track record scaling teams (ideally from 50 to 70+)

Leading leaders globally or across multiple regions

Geographical & Operational:

Experience coordinating across multiple regions and time zones

Ability to act as a single figurehead while accommodating regional nuances across Singapore, Austin, Tallinn, Budapest, and São Paulo

Metric & Performance Management:

Expertise managing KPIs including contribution margin, reach rate, and cohort expansion

Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical capabilities

Track record of driving commercial outcomes through service excellence

Industry Background:

Sales-through-service mentality with customer services or customer success background

Solid understanding of KYC principles and compliance requirements

Deep industry knowledge and competitive awareness

Mindset & Approach:

Customer-centric with commercial acumen

Strategic problem-solver with exceptional communication skills

Dynamic adaptability in fast-paced, shifting environments

Process-driven yet agile and flexible to change

Detail-focused with ability to see the bigger picture

Professional approach and growth mindset are critical

What to Expect

Travel: Regular travel, potentially for extended periods

Flexibility: Adaptability to different time zones (APAC, EMEA, Americas)

Data-Driven: Comfort with data analysis is essential

* Global Coordination: Act as the central point of contact across 5 regional hubs

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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