Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Airwallex; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is seeking a senior leader in corporate development to shape the company’s global M&A strategy and execution from its London base. You will drive a pipeline of opportunities, manage cross-functional deal processes, and communicate strategy and performance to investors and internal stakeholders.

You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Data Science teams, and work closely with executive leadership to support fundraising and strategic finance initiatives in a fast-growing global

Qualifications

• 10+ years in top-tier investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, corporate development, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Experience in M&A and live deal execution is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and develop a pipeline of actionable M&A opportunities.
• Lead live M&A execution including modelling, due diligence, coordination, and integration.
• Build relationships with investors across venture, growth, and public equity.
• Develop investor materials outlining Airwallex’s strategy and growth drivers.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Data Science, and other teams to support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Investment banking

M&A execution

Financial modelling

Investor communications

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Airwallex is seeking a senior leader in corporate development to shape the company’s global M&A strategy and execution from its London base. You will drive a pipeline of opportunities, manage cross-functional deal processes, and communicate strategy and performance to investors and internal stakeholders.

You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Data Science teams, and work closely with executive leadership to support fundraising and strategic finance initiatives in a fast-growing global