Country Manager - Italy at Wise Australia Investments

Country Manager – Italy

Milano, LOM, IT – Full time, on site. Apply through Wise Australia Investments. About Wise

Wise is a global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Our mission is to make cross‑border payments easy, fast and inexpensive for people and businesses. Job Overview

We are seeking a Country Manager to lead Wise’s expansion and operations in Italy. The role involves defining market strategy, product localisation, regulatory compliance, and driving growth across the country. Responsibilities

Oversee local team and operations, defining market expansion and winning strategies for product localisation. Collate and execute on a vision that aligns product, finance, treasury and other global teams. Manage regulatory licences, registrations and compliance requirements, coordinating with central banking and expansion teams. Lead the Italian branch and act as Director/Legal representative, maintaining governance and regulatory relationships. Represent Wise in Italy at public relations, government relations, and product marketing functions, building brand awareness and partnerships. Own day‑to‑day operations and harmonise stakeholder relationships to ensure smooth execution. Drive commercial partnership discussions and create new opportunities within existing relationships. Address incidents, manage risk, and conduct root‑cause analysis on operational and product bottlenecks. Attend relevant committees and board meetings, providing local leadership. Qualifications

Extensive experience managing regulatory relationships and government bodies in a financial context. Deep understanding of local entity operations, compliance, and anti‑money‑laundering controls. Strong background in financial and payments systems, and knowledge of licensing frameworks in Italy. Business fluent in Italian and English, with strong communication skills. Proven ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast‑moving environment. Willingness to travel to other Wise offices as needed. Entrepreneurial mindset, able to “get hands dirty” and drive initiatives to completion. Company Culture

We build money without borders, free of judgement or prejudice. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels respected and empowered to contribute to our mission.

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