Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
About The Position
The Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations will shape Airwallex’s global corporate development strategy in line with the company’s long-term vision and help drive strategic growth and investor engagement globally. The role identifies, assesses, and develops actionable M&A opportunities, from tuck-in acquisitions to larger transformational transactions, and leads live M&A execution, including modelling, due diligence, cross-functional coordination, and post-acquisition integration. The Director will build and maintain relationships with venture, growth, and public equity investors; develop investor materials; and communicate Airwallex’s strategy, performance, and growth drivers to internal and external stakeholders. The position partners with Finance, Legal, Data Science, the CEO’s Office, and other teams on fundraising, strategic finance initiatives, and high-impact business decisions. The role is prioritized for New York, with San Francisco also under consideration. The employee is expected to work from the office three days a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Airwallex’s Finance & Corporate Development team supports controlled growth through performance insights, market and product expansion, financial reporting, tax and safeguarding obligations, and capital raising and deployment.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, corporate development, or an equivalent field.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Investment banking experience, including M&A and live deal execution.
- Strong analytical skills and data literacy, including the ability to create clear, concise investment memos and financial models.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to senior management and external stakeholders.
- A track record of operating as a self-starter, prioritising effectively, and managing a demanding workload.
- A strong sense of accountability for delivering important outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in technology, financial services, and/or a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Shape Airwallex’s global corporate development strategy in line with the company’s long-term vision.
- Identify, assess, and develop a pipeline of actionable M&A opportunities, including tuck-in acquisitions and larger transformational transactions.
- Lead live M&A execution, including operating and financial modelling, due diligence, cross-functional coordination, and post-acquisition integration.
- Build and maintain relationships with venture, growth, and public equity investors.
- Develop investor materials and communicate Airwallex’s strategy, performance, and growth drivers to internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Data Science, the CEO’s Office, and other teams on fundraising, strategic finance initiatives, and high-impact business decisions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
