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Global Head of Solutions Engineering

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Airwallex

Airwallex

1,001-5,000 employees

Cross-border payment solutions for businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, with strong academic achievements
  • 10+yrs experience implementing or delivering software product solutions either internally or in a contracting or consulting role, 3+ years in a leadership capacity
  • Strong problem-solving mindset, comfortable working with customers, partners, and the Airwallex Engineering team to develop new products and solutions
  • Exceptional communication skills enable you to understand customer needs and navigate to successful solutions. The ability to converse at an executive level with both commercial and technology stakeholders
  • Knowledge of the payments domain / financial services will be advantageous
Responsibilities
  • Lead teams across China, EMEA, APAC, and the US
  • Work with Airwallex customers throughout the pre-sales, solution design, and final implementation
  • Deliver product demonstrations, propose appropriate solutions to meet the customer's goals
  • Own the product and technology components of RFP responses
  • Ensure the successful delivery of each project, which may involve sophisticated API integration, user experience design, and software development
  • Enable the team to deliver upon the needs of our customers and ultimately launch successful products to the market
  • Ensure we have the right processes and capabilities to support our global growth strategy
  • Become an expert on Airwallex's financial infrastructure platform and how it can drive the digital economy, helping organizations grow their business globally

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

8%

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.