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degreeBachelor's (B.Sc.)
loacation US - San Francisco, United States Of America
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About Airwallex Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,000 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us. Attributes We Value We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles . You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor. You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next. About the team The Corporate Development and Investor Relations team at Airwallex is the company’s strategic brain trust, driving financial strategy, growth, and high-impact decision-making. We work at the intersection of strategy, finance, and execution, partnering cross-functionally to unlock new opportunities, and execute complex transactions. From fundraising and M&A to strategic finance initiatives, we play a critical role in shaping Airwallex’s future. What you’ll do We're looking for a Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations to join our high-caliber team and help drive our strategic growth and investor engagement efforts globally. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in shaping our corporate development strategy and building strong investor relationships as we expand our presence across markets. You will work cross-functionally with teams including Finance, Legal, Data Science, and the CEO’s Office, playing a key role in both transaction execution and ongoing investor communications. This position offers the opportunity to have a broad impact, influencing major M&A decisions and supporting initiatives that drive long-term value for the company. This role is based in San Francisco. Responsibilities: Develop and refine our global corporate development strategy in alignment with the company’s long-term vision. Identify, assess, and cultivate a pipeline of actionable M&A opportunities—including tuck-in acquisitions and larger, transformational deals. Evaluate potential acquisition targets for strategic and financial fit, leveraging analysis and cross-functional input. Drive the execution of live M&A transactions, including developing operating and financial models, managing due diligence processes, and coordinating across multiple teams. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and the CEO’s Office to ensure seamless post-acquisition integration of acquired entities. Build and maintain strong relationships with leading venture, growth, and public equity investors. Work closely with Finance and Data Science teams to develop key business insights and communicate performance drivers to stakeholders. Develop, refine, and present investor materials and presentations that clearly articulate the company's strategy and results. Support executives on fundraising activities—including preparation, investor communications, and relationship management. Serve as a strategic thought partner on investor relations, providing insights and updates to internal and external audiences. Who you are We're looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory. Minimum qualifications: 10 years of experience, preferably in top-tier investment banking, private equity or venture capital, management consulting, corporate development or equivalent Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Investment banking experience, specifically with M&A and live deals Strong analytical skills & data literacy, especially the ability to create clear, concise investment memos and financial models Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to senior management and stakeholders Demonstrated experience as a self-starter capable of prioritizing tasks and managing workload effectively Success-oriented and hold yourself accountable for delivering key outcomes Preferred qualifications: Experience in technology, financial services and/or experience in a high growth environment is advantageous Applicant Safety Policy: Fraud and Third-Party Recruiters To protect you from recruitment scams, please be aware that Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e. passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @ airwallex.com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary. Equal opportunity Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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