Associate Director, Strategy & Operations (Fintech)

TL;DR

Associate Director, Strategy & Operations (Fintech): Driving high-priority strategic and operational initiatives for the CEO's office with an accent on global expansion, product scaling, and organizational effectiveness. Focus on solving complex company-critical problems, navigating ambiguity in international market entry, and leading AI-enabled operational transformations.

Location: Must be based in London

Company

Airwallex is a unified payments and financial platform for global businesses, providing integrated solutions for business accounts, payments, and treasury management.

What you will do

• Drive high-priority strategic initiatives and ensure complex projects move from idea to outcome.
• Lead international expansion and market entry strategies for new products and business lines.
• Manage regulatory and banking infrastructure initiatives to support global scale.
• Design organizational effectiveness models and optimize the company's operating model.
• Execute M&A evaluations and manage post-merger integration processes.
• Lead AI-enabled operational transformations to increase company efficiency.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in top-tier consulting, high-growth technology companies, or strategic finance.
• Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional structured thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Location: Must be based in London

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech or other highly regulated financial services industries.
• Previous experience working directly with founders or senior executives.
• Background in investment banking, private equity, or venture capital.
• Experience scaling products or operational functions in international environments.
• Strong data analysis and business modeling capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• High-trust environment with direct exposure to executive leadership and high-stakes decision-making.
• Accelerated career development path with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Founder-like culture emphasizing ownership, speed, and first-principles thinking.
• Support for using AI to enhance productivity and solve complex problems faster.