Global Expansion Director: Market Entry & Regulation

Airwallex; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airwallex is seeking a Director, International Expansion to lead entry into new markets from a UK base. You will shape regulatory, product, and operational foundations for success, manage licensing, localisation, and commercial launch, and report to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Product, and Engineering to ensure timely market entries and scalable global expansion.

Responsabilidades

• Lead global expansion strategy: Own the strategy and execution of Airwallex's expansion into new markets globally.
• Own market entry end to end: Lead expansion initiatives from initial market assessment through regulatory authorisation, entity establishment, product readiness, and operational launch.
• Define regulatory and operating models: Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance to determine licensing, legal entity, and operating structures.
• Influence product and infrastructure strategy: Partner with Product and Engineering to shape local product capabilities and market-specific roadmaps.
• Lead a high-performing team: Manage and develop a lean team across multiple markets.

Descripción del empleo

Airwallex is seeking a Director, International Expansion to lead entry into new markets from a UK base. You will shape regulatory, product, and operational foundations for success, manage licensing, localisation, and commercial launch, and report to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Product, and Engineering to ensure timely market entries and scalable global expansion.