Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations (Fintech)

Location: London, United Kingdom; office attendance required three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Company

Airwallex is an AI-native financial operating system and regulated global payments infrastructure company serving more than 675,000 businesses across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

What you will do

• Shape the global corporate development strategy in line with Airwallex’s long-term vision and strategic growth goals.
• Identify, assess, and develop a pipeline of M&A opportunities, from tuck-in acquisitions to 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.
• Prepare investor materials and communicate strategy, performance, and growth drivers to internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Data Science, the CEO’s Office, and other teams on fundraising, strategic finance, and high-impact business decisions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, corporate development, or an equivalent field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Investment banking experience, including M&A and live deal execution.
• Strong analytical skills and data literacy, including the ability to create clear, concise investment memos and financial models.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for explaining complex concepts to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Track record of operating as a self-starter, prioritizing effectively, and managing a demanding workload.
• Strong accountability for delivering important outcomes.
• Ability to make decisions with incomplete information, connect cross-functional details to the bigger picture, simplify complexity, and advocate for a position while supporting the final team decision.

Nice to have

• Experience in technology, financial services, and/or a high-growth environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Founder-like energy, high integrity, and a passion for technology.
• Cross-functional work grounded in first principles and analytical precision.
• Equal opportunity employment based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent.
• Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hiring process

• Apply only through careers.airwallex.com or Airwallex’s official LinkedIn page.
• Official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address; Airwallex will not request bank details, sensitive identification numbers, or payment during recruitment.
• Unsolicited resumes from search firms or recruiters are not accepted.