Global Market Expansion Director

Airwallex; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airwallex is seeking a Director, International Expansion to lead its global market entry efforts, shaping regulatory, product, and operational foundations for growth. You will own market-entry initiatives end to end, from opportunity evaluation to licensing and launch, reporting to the CEO's Chief of Staff and guiding a lean, high-impact team.

You will collaborate with Legal, Product, and Engineering to tailor offerings to each market, build scalable frameworks, and influence long-term expansion

Formación

• Significant experience in strategy, international expansion, business operations, or related roles, ideally in fintech, payments, banking, or other high-growth technology businesses.
• Strong strategic and commercial judgment with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive execution.
• Proven ability to lead teams and cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead global expansion strategy: Own strategy and execution of expansion into new markets globally.
• Own market entry end to end: From assessment through licensing, entity establishment, product readiness, and launch.
• Define regulatory and operating models: Determine licensing, entity structure, and operating models.
• Influence product and infrastructure strategy: Shape local product capabilities and market roadmaps.
• Lead a high-performing team: Manage a lean team and drive accountability across markets.
• Drive executive alignment and investment decisions: Present recommendations on opportunities and investments.
• Build external relationships: Engage regulators, financial institutions, and advisers.
• Build a scalable expansion engine: Create repeatable frameworks and processes; leverage AI for regulatory intelligence.

Conocimientos

Strategy development

International expansion

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory & compliance

Descripción del empleo

Airwallex is seeking a Director, International Expansion to lead its global market entry efforts, shaping regulatory, product, and operational foundations for growth. You will own market-entry initiatives end to end, from opportunity evaluation to licensing and launch, reporting to the CEO's Chief of Staff and guiding a lean, high-impact team.

You will collaborate with Legal, Product, and Engineering to tailor offerings to each market, build scalable frameworks, and influence long-term expansion