Global Strategy & Operations Director

Airwallex; San Francisco (CA); On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is seeking a high-impact leader for the CEO Office to partner with executive leadership on strategic priorities, global expansion, and AI-enabled initiatives. You will shape problems, drive alignment, and move initiatives from idea to outcome across product, finance, operations, and regional teams in a fast-growing fintech environment.

The role offers close exposure to senior leadership, direct involvement in high-stakes decision-making, and the opportunity to tackle some of the

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable plans.
• Experience leading cross-functional, high-impact initiatives.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Airwallex's leadership to shape strategy and execution.
• Frame problems, drive alignment, and move initiatives from idea to outcome.
• Lead strategic projects across regions, products, and operations.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, finance, and legal teams to accelerate growth.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial judgment

Ambiguity tolerance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Airwallex is seeking a high-impact leader for the CEO Office to partner with executive leadership on strategic priorities, global expansion, and AI-enabled initiatives. You will shape problems, drive alignment, and move initiatives from idea to outcome across product, finance, operations, and regional teams in a fast-growing fintech environment.

The role offers close exposure to senior leadership, direct involvement in high-stakes decision-making, and the opportunity to tackle some of the