Customer Support Site Lead at Wise

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience managing managers and indirect reports in various different timezones/countries (working with BPOs and outsourced teams is a plus)
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written) and native Thai
  • Tactical and data driven: analyze and identify trends and blockers and take appropriate action

Responsibilities

  • Report directly to the APAC Consumer Regional Lead, working closely with local product, banking, and compliance teams, and cooperating with CS support functions like Training, WFM, QA
  • Move metrics including case resolution time, % first time resolution, cSAT/Customer Effort Score, and CS cost per transfer
  • Work with Support leadership and product counterparts to build a scalable model aligning product approach with location/language strategy, talent planning, hiring capacity, outsourcing opportunities, specialization, cost modeling, and product quality feedback loop
  • Ensure the site provides good customer experience and meets KPIs
  • Identify opportunities for site performance improvement and ensure actionable and impactful plans via effective planning process
  • Validate forecast data, set headcount targets, review and set strategic goals for the site
  • Support CS agents' engagement and motivation
  • Ensure CS teams are equipped with necessary tools, trainings, and support for people management and operational tasks
  • Provide effective feedback via regular 1-1s, biyearly GrowWise; propose compensation changes for senior leads, approve compensation changes for senior leads/area leads
  • Be part of the Bangkok office leadership team, ensuring Wise culture is distilled and maintained
  • Hire, develop, and retain CS talent
  • Oversee day-to-day operations across CS teams
  • Ensure site runs efficiently, including smooth onboarding experiences and office attendance, working cross-functionally with training, people, and workplace teams
  • Develop and implement business continuity plans (BCP) for unexpected situations like service disruptions or equipment breakdowns
  • Represent the Bangkok Site with regular updates to APAC or Global Wise stakeholders on CS operations performance, achievements, areas for improvement, staffing requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participate in industry events, promoting the Wise brand
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and employment laws, participating in internal and external audits (where applicable)
  • Act as the bridge between banking, product, engineering, and servicing, implementing product rollouts or remediations for the Thailand market

Skills

Customer Support
Team Leadership
Operations Management
KPI Management
Workforce Planning
Quality Assurance
Forecasting
Performance Improvement
Talent Planning
Cost Modeling

Wise

Facilitates low-cost international money transfers

About Wise

Wise focuses on international money transfers, providing a low-cost alternative to traditional banks. It uses a peer-to-peer system to match transfers between users in different countries, which helps reduce fees and offers better exchange rates. Customers pay a small, transparent fee for each transaction, and Wise also offers a multi-currency account for managing funds in various currencies. The company aims to maintain high performance and reliability while ensuring transparency and trust with its users.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$385.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

PTO & annual leave
Work from home flexibility
Parental leave
Medical insurance plans
Health & wellbeing discounts
Pension & retirement plans
Social events
Relocation support

Risks

Increased competition from banks integrating Swift services could challenge Wise's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny following Stenn's collapse may increase pressure on Wise.
Bitcoin's low transaction fees could attract customers away from Wise's services.

Differentiation

Wise offers a peer-to-peer system for low-cost international money transfers.
The company provides a multi-currency account for ex-pats, freelancers, and travelers.
Wise's transparent fee structure attracts customers seeking cost-effective money transfer solutions.

Upsides

Partnership with Morgan Stanley enhances Wise's cross-border settlement capabilities.
Expansion into India's remittance market presents significant growth opportunities for Wise.
API integrations offer additional revenue streams and market penetration for Wise.

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