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Senior Manager

Operations Strategy

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Airwallex

Airwallex

1,001-5,000 employees

Cross-border payment solutions for businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience, preferably with a fast-growing tech startup or top-tier strategy/management consulting or equivalent
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills essential
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, especially with Engineering teams
  • Self-starter who can identify and prioritize opportunities to focus on
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Technology, Financial Services and/or experience in a high growth environment is advantageous
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Responsibilities
  • Identify and drive strategic projects to improve our global Customer and Developer Experience, as well as help operationalize various internal Airwallex functions
  • Take a data-driven approach to problem solving
  • Work across functions to ensure stakeholder alignment and deliver desired outcomes
  • Prepare and update materials covering project progress, highlighting progress towards goals, key risks and dependencies
  • Handle special projects and ad-hoc incoming requests, including deep-dives on issues identified by leadership or functional teams

Airwallex provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations. Its services include multi-currency accounts, international money transfers, foreign exchange services, and payment gateway solutions. These services work by allowing businesses to conduct transactions in multiple currencies quickly and securely, reducing costs associated with traditional banking methods. Airwallex differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on advanced technology to streamline international transactions, making them faster and more cost-effective. The company's goal is to build a financial infrastructure that supports the digital economy and facilitates seamless global payments.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$1B

Headquarters

Eastern District, Hong Kong

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

34%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Airwallex's impressive revenue growth, including a 152% increase in EMEA and 93% in ANZ, highlights its strong market demand and financial health.
  • The integration with QuickBooks and other accounting software platforms simplifies financial management for businesses, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
  • The company's expansion into retail investment products with Airwallex Yield offers customers attractive returns and flexibility, broadening its service offerings and revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape requires continuous innovation and differentiation to maintain market share and avoid commoditization.
  • Regulatory challenges and compliance requirements in multiple jurisdictions could pose operational risks and increase costs.

What makes Airwallex unique

  • Airwallex's focus on cross-border payment solutions and multi-currency accounts sets it apart from competitors who may not specialize in international transactions.
  • The company's rapid expansion and strong presence in multiple regions, including EMEA and ANZ, demonstrate its ability to scale and adapt to diverse markets.
  • Airwallex's recent acquisition of an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) for retail investment products marks its evolution into a comprehensive financial services platform.