Ned - Singapore

**Company Description** WE’RE A **GLOBAL TECH** COMPANY WITH A BIG MISSION AND A STARTUP HEART.**

Wise plc launched in 2011 under its original name TransferWise. Today we are 5000+ Wisers across 17 countries and 117 nationalities. We are one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable technology companies and the largest tech company by market capitalisation to ever list in London.

We disrupted an industry and created a new way to move money across borders. Today, 16 million people and businesses use Wise. We process over £9 billion in cross-border transactions every month, saving customers over £1.5 billion a year. We are continuing to grow at pace and to redefine the international money space.

**Our products**:
**Wise Account** - The world’s most universal account

The Wise Account is a universal account allowing you to send, spend, hold and receive money like a local anywhere you go.

With instant, affordable money transfer, the ability to hold over 50 currencies in a multi-currency account, a debit card to use in over 200 countries, local account details for 10 different currencies, and the use of the mid market exchange rate, Wise is making it easier than ever to live a global lifestyle.

**Wise Business - **The business account for going global

Wise Business is the only business account you need to go global. It has everything you need to grow and operate internationally — without the high fees, hefty admin, and headache of a local bank.

**Wise Platform - **The magic of Wise for businesses and banks

The platform used by companies like Monzo, Xero and Google Pay, giving them and their customers international banking features, and cheaper, faster payments.

**The mission**:
Our mission is money without borders - instant, convenient, transparent and eventually free.

**_ "We live in a unique time, where people like you and me can take on the huge problems of the world - and fix them."_**

Kristo Käärmann, co-founder & CEO
**Job Description** We’re looking for a **Non-Executive Director** **to join us in Singapore.**

**Main Purpose & Duties of the Role**

Non-executive directors (NED) will work alongside executive directors to objectively oversee the management of Wise.
As a NED you will be required to:

- Provide effective and entrepreneurial leadership.
- Objectively scrutinise operational, financial and risk management performance.
- Ensure that the company’s obligations towards stakeholders are met.
- Constructively challenge proposals.
- Provide strategic direction.
- Be able to advise the company through periods of change and demonstrate a thorough understanding and appreciation of the issues facing a complex and developing organisation in a changing environment.
- Must be able to balance the need to remain independent from the day-to-day business, while maintaining a level of knowledge that will enable you to oversee effectively.

**Qualifications** Experience, Background and specific Competencies**

You must have the following:

- 10 years of relevant experience relating to the Capital Markets Services Licence regulated activity of Dealing in Collective Investment Schemes for retail investors; together with 5 years of managerial experience during this 10 year period.
- Experience of operating at a senior level, preferably as a NED or executive director, in a financial services organisation.
- Have knowledge of risk, compliance, governance and the role of board.
- Strong business acumen.
- Good understanding of the regulatory environment in which the company operates.
- Be able to analyse and interpret complex data.
- Strong communication skills.

**Time Commitment**

As NED you must be able to attend quarterly board meetings and ad-hoc meetings as required.

You should also set aside a minimum of 10 hours a year to prepare for meetings and meet with management.
**Additional Information**
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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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