Senior Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Airwallex; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex, the AI-native financial operating system, is seeking a senior corporate development leader to shape its global growth and investor engagement. Based in the US, you will identify M&A opportunities, run live deal execution, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, Data Science and the CEO’s Office.

This role prioritizes New York, with San Francisco under consideration, and expects office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, corporate development, or an equivalent field.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Investment banking experience, including M&A and live deal execution.
• Strong analytical skills and data literacy; ability to create investment memos and financial models.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for senior management and external stakeholders.
• A track record of operating as a self-starter, prioritising effectively, and managing a demanding workload.
• A strong sense of accountability for delivering important outcomes.
• Experience in technology, financial services, and/or a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and develop a pipeline of actionable M&A opportunities, from tuck-in acquisitions to larger transformational transactions.
• Lead live M&A execution, including operating and financial modelling, due diligence, cross-functional coordination, and post-acquisition integration.
• Build and maintain relationships with venture, growth, and public equity investors.
• Develop clear investor materials and communicate Airwallex’s strategy, performance, and growth drivers to internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Data Science, the CEO’s Office, and other teams to support fundraising, strategic finance initiatives, and high-impact decisions across the business.

Skills

Financial analysis

Investment memos

Data literacy

Written and verbal communication

Workload management

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Airwallex, the AI-native financial operating system, is seeking a senior corporate development leader to shape its global growth and investor engagement. Based in the US, you will identify M&A opportunities, run live deal execution, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, Data Science and the CEO’s Office.

This role prioritizes New York, with San Francisco under consideration, and expects office presence three days a week.