WIZE Managing Director UK (WealthTech)

Location: Based in the UK, ideally within reach of London, with regular on-site presence in Geneva required.

Company

hirify.global acquires, builds, and grows specialized software businesses worldwide. WIZE is a Geneva-founded Portfolio Management System for Swiss boutique wealth managers, External Asset Managers, and family offices, operating on a recurring subscription model.

What you will do

• Establish and grow WIZE’s UK business and execute the agreed UK market strategy.
• Own UK revenue, ARR growth, customer acquisition, expansion, pricing execution, retention, and renewals.
• Build the UK go-to-market motion, including local presence, partner relationships, and a repeatable pipeline.
• Manage senior relationships with UK clients, private banks, discretionary fund managers, and other wealth management stakeholders.
• Represent UK market requirements in product roadmap, packaging, pricing, and AI strategy discussions.
• Build and lead the UK commercial team while overseeing budgeting, resource allocation, risk, and operational performance.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of senior commercial leadership in software or technology.
• Experience owning P&L or revenue in a B2B SaaS, FinTech, or vertical software business.
• Direct experience selling to, managing, or delivering for wealth managers, private banks, or asset managers.
• Deep knowledge of the UK wealth management ecosystem and relationships with relevant buyers and influencers.
• Experience opening a new geography, hiring local talent, establishing partnerships, and building a market.
• Fluent English is essential; French is a significant advantage.

Nice to have

• Experience with Portfolio Management Systems, WealthTech, adjacent FinTech, or a direct competitor.
• Demonstrated experience shipping AI capabilities, embedding operational AI tooling, or leading sustained AI experimentation.
• Experience operating within an investor-backed company of approximately 30 to 80 people.

Culture & Benefits

• Long-term backing from a permanent-capital owner without pressure to sell the business.
• Substantial authority over execution within a jointly agreed strategy and governance framework.
• Collaboration with Geneva-based product, technology, implementation, client service, compliance, and operations teams.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunities and accessibility.

Hiring process

• Applications and CVs must be submitted in English through the official careers site.
• AI tools may assist with applicant screening or assessment, while final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.