Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Airwallex•San Francisco, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

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 150,000 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 1,800 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Visa, Airtree, Blackbird, Sequoia, DST Global, Greenoaks, Salesforce Ventures, Lone Pine, and Square Peg, 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. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in technology, financial services and/or experience in a high growth environment is advantageous

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.